It's more of the same in Central Florida as we near Christmas and look ahead to a cold start next week.

If you were hoping for sweater weather this Christmas, you might have to settle for short sleeves instead.

Central Florida is set for warm and mild weather through Christmas with no rain expected. News 6 Pinpoint Weather forecasts possible colder temperatures and rain near New Year's, with a high rip current risk along the Atlantic coast.

While a couple of brief showers are possible — mainly near the coast and during the afternoon —most of Central Florida will stay dry.

Central Florida starts the week with gusty winds and a chilly morning, followed by warming temperatures and continued dry conditions through Christmas, according to News 6 Pinpoint Weather.

Central Florida is experiencing above-average temperatures on the winter solstice with highs around 78 degrees, continued dry conditions, and only spotty rain chances in the week ahead.

Warmth will absolutely dominate the Central Florida area, and much of the United States to their entirety as we approach Christmas and even New Year's Eve. How long till we get some relief and see some rain coming on the horizon?

Central Florida wakes up to chilly temperatures and breezy winds, but warming is expected this weekend as the winter solstice arrives.

Central Florida is in for a mild and warm Christmas week.

Changes are underway as a cold front slides toward the Southeast.

While Florida won't be dabbling in anything remotely winter-esque come Christmas time, these places may be blessed or not so blessed with a cinematic white Christmas.

A slight change in the weather pattern is setting up across the area.

We're already feeling the effects of dry season here in Florida, which is usually synonymous with the winter starting up around town. But we're tracking a few big-time evolutions on a larger scale that could really shake things up this time next year.

Warm and mostly quiet weather will soon make its way to Central Florida.

A cool and windy day will take place in Central Florida.

After the cold air comes in tonight through Tuesday, conditions look to warm up. This time, they may actually stay there even into the beginning of the calendar winter season. Christmas may actually be more on the warm and pleasant side for us in Central Florida.