ORLANDO, Fla. – A strong cold front pushing through Central Florida on Sunday will be bringing in some of the coldest air seen so far this year.
A wind advisory is in effect for portions of our area starting at 10 a.m. and lasting until 5 p.m.
Winds are expected to shift from the southwest to the northwest, sustained in the 10 to 20 mph range, with gusts as high as 35 to 45 mph possible.
As temperatures drop, a freeze warning will take effect late tonight through Monday morning for nearly all of Central Florida, with the exception of Brevard County. This is because air temperatures are expected to dip below 32 degrees, with morning lows in the upper 20s and 30s.
For today, our highs will be hitting in the late morning, around noon, since the winds out of the northwest will bring in the arctic air, cooling us down throughout the afternoon.
Wind chills in the 20s to Near 30
With the combination of very cold temperatures and gusty winds, it could feel like 24 to 30 degrees out the door early Monday. A cold-weather advisory is set to take effect from midnight through 9 a.m. Monday.
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Showers expected today along with potential for frost
While it won’t be a complete washout, there is a 40-50% chance of scattered showers throughout the day, especially in the northern zones.
From our seven-day forecast, today’s high should reach 70 degrees before falling fast this afternoon. Monday will bring a chilly high of 58 and sunshine, with overnight lows in the 20s and 30s. Temperatures are expected to rebound into the 70s by midweek.
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