ORLANDO, Fla. – We’re starting the weekend flirting with record-breaking warmth across Central Florida as temperatures will feel more like late spring than winter.
Friday & Saturday
High pressure remains firmly in place through Saturday, allowing temperatures to climb well above normal. Afternoon highs are forecast to reach the low 80s, putting several locations within record territory.
With the warm southeast breeze, a few isolated showers along the coast can’t be ruled out Friday and Saturday.
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Sunday
The pattern shifts quickly on Sunday as a cold front moves into the area during the afternoon. Along this front, a few isolated showers will be possible, with coverage at 20-30%.
Temperatures will respond quickly, with highs only reaching the mid- to upper 70s north of Orlando, while areas farther south may briefly touch the low 80s before the cooler air moves in.
Once the front moves through, conditions turn breezy to downright windy, especially along the coast.
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Northerly winds Sunday afternoon and night could gust as high as 35 mph near the beaches, with inland areas seeing gusts up to 25 mph.
Monday
By early Monday, lows will fall into the mid- to upper 40s near and northwest of I-4, with 50s elsewhere.
Monday will feel noticeably cooler, with highs struggling to reach the upper 60s north of Orlando and the low 70s further south, as the breeze remains in place.
Cooler weather lingers into early next week before conditions turn unsettled again.
Changes Next Week
Moisture will increase midweek as a stalled front lifts north, bringing a better chance of showers (40-50%) Wednesday and Thursday.
Another strong cold front late in the week will knock temperatures back down once again, with highs falling into the mid-60s to low 70s by Thursday, keeping this rollercoaster weather pattern firmly in place.