ORLANDO, Fla. – After a frosty start Friday morning, a steady warming trend is on the way to Central Florida.
FRIDAY
Sunshine and very dry air take over, allowing temperatures to rebound into the low to mid-60s by the afternoon. Breezy northwest winds linger, especially near the coast.
Overnight, lows settle into the mid- to upper 40s under mostly clear skies.
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WEEKEND
A reinforcing cold front slides south through the peninsula Saturday morning, bringing a noticeable north breeze, especially along the coast, where gusts could reach 25 mph.
Highs through the afternoon will return to normal, in the low 70s.
Saturday night turns cool again, with lows dropping into the upper 30s to low 40s.
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NEXT WEEK
The real warmup arrives next week. High pressure stays in control, keeping conditions dry and calm.
Temperatures will warm above average by Monday, with a continued climb to near 80 by the end of the workweek.
Rain chances remain minimal, and drought conditions are likely to continue.