Mid-80s linger in Orlando area, but rain is on the way

ORLANDO, Fla. – After a cooler start than the day before, the Orlando area will warm into the mid-80s on Thursday.

Temperatures started off in the 50s in many areas.

"They won’t need a jacket for long, however, as will see lots of sunshine that will warm us up," News 6 meteorologist Troy Bridges said.

Expect a high of 85 degrees in Orlando. The average high on this date is 84.

Overnight lows will be in the mid-60s.

High temperatures will be in the mid-80s through the weekend.

There's a 40 percent chance of rain on Friday.

"This rain will be gone in time for the weekend," Bridges said.

Orlando's yearly rain deficit is 5.39 inches.

Watch News 6 for updates.