TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Governor Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency for Florida, citing the impending weather. According to a statement from the Governor’s Press Office, due to the Gulf Winter Weather System beginning on Tuesday, citing hazards as posing a threat to the affected communities.

The executive order comes after a Winter Storm Warning was issued for the Big Bend and South Georgia areas Monday afternoon.

Gov. Ron DeSantis has declared a state of emergency ahead of the winter storm forecast to bring snow and ice storms to North Florida this week “to protect the communities, critical infrastructure, and general welfare of Florida.

A winter weather system headed toward North Florida prompted the governor to issue a state of emergency for the region on Monday.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has declared a state of emergency ahead of severe winter weather expected for North Florida on Tuesday and into Wednesday.

Governor DeSantis has declared a State of Emergency for the state of Florida to take actions to prepare for the winter storm forecast for Tuesday and Wednesday