National Weather Service warns of falling iguanas
Updated 4:11 PM EST January 21, 2020
As the coldest air of the season spreads across the Eastern US, even some southern states are feeling the chill.
Tuesday afternoon, the National Weather Service in Miami issued a rare forecast regarding cold temperatures but it was for iguanas. Yes, you read that correctly.
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"Don't be surprised if you see iguanas falling from the trees tonight," tweeted the Miami National Weather Service office.
The concern for people in South Florida is that these iguanas often sleep in trees, so when their bodies go dormant, they appear to fall from the sky onto streets, cars, pools, or even people walking around. And since iguanas are large -- adult males can reach 5 feet in length, and weigh up to 20 pounds -- this can be dangerous if one lands on top of you.
