ORLANDO, Fla. – Central Florida is stepping into a stretch of warm weather this week, but the bigger story may be what’s brewing for late November and early December.
MONDAY
A fading cold front will slide into Central Florida on Monday and then fall apart by nighttime, keeping temperatures seasonably warm.
Other than early morning fog, expect a mix of sun and clouds with highs in the upper 70s to low 80s.
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TUESDAY-WEDNESDAY
As high pressure settles over the Carolinas by Tuesday, Florida will pick up a bit more moisture, allowing additional fog to develop overnight.
Highs will remain above normal, in the low 80s.
OUTLOOK
A strong ridge overhead later this week will keep the weather calm and mostly sunny after any early fog burns off.
Highs will reach the upper 70s to mid-80s, while lows sit in the upper 50s to upper 60s.
Some forecast guidance supports a cold front arriving late Sunday or Monday, but moisture levels appear too low for meaningful rain, keeping rain chances less than 10% through Thanksgiving.
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THANKSGIVING
Large-scale atmospheric patterns continue to support a warm and drier-than-normal setup for Florida through late November.
However, some long range models show the possibility of a stronger cold front reaching the state just after Thanksgiving.
While no major cooldown is locked in yet, early December could bring the first meaningful front of the season.