Chilly morning gives way to warm St. Patrick's Day forecast

Expected to warm up to lows 80s by the afternoon

Sunrise in Central Florida.

ORLANDO, Fla. – Central Florida is starting the day in the mid- to upper 40s and 50s, so you may need a light jacket this morning. 

By the afternoon, you won't need it, with high temperatures expected to reach the low 80s Saturday. 

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There will be lots of sunshine and dry weather for any plans outdoors. 

"Heads-up for Orange and Seminole counties, there will be a red flag warning in place from 1 p.m. through 8 Saturday. Due to the dry conditions, outdoor burning is not recommended," News 6 meteorologist Samara Cokinos said.

At the beaches, highs are expected to hit the upper 70s and low 80s. 

There are no advisories on the water.​

Overnight, there will be a few clouds overhead with lows in the upper 50s to low 60s. 

"More sunshine Sunday, but there will be a few more clouds in the sky," Cokinos said. "It will still be warm in the low 80s with a few showers possible late in the day." 

Rain coverage is expected to stay between 10 and 20 percent. 

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About the Authors

Emmy Award Winning Meteorologist Samara Cokinos joined the News 6 team in September 2017. In her free time, she loves running and being outside.

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