ORLANDO, Fla. – The new year will continue its hot start in Central Florida.
Highs in Orlando will reach 82 on Wednesday and 85 on Thursday. The average high for this time of year is 71.
"A ridge of high pressure remains over the area, ushering in a south southeasterly wind flow," News 6 meteorologist Candace Campos said. "Weather conditions will remain similar to previous days, with mostly sunny to partly cloudy skies."
Wednesday Almanac:
Orlando
- High Today: 82
- Average: 71
- Record: 85, set in 1939
Daytona Beach
- High Today: 79
- Average: 68
- Record: 82, set in 2006
Melbourne
- High Today: 81
- Average: 71
- Record: 86, set in 1924
Much like Wednesday morning, more fog will develop into the early hours of Thursday and burn off later in the day.
"Once the fog burns off, temperatures will warm rapidly, starting off in the The 60s early Thursday morning and warming into the mid- 80s for afternoon high temperatures," News 6 meteorologist Troy Bridges said.
Temperatures for both Thursday and Friday will be approaching record highs, according to Bridges.
A cold front will begin to push into the area late Thursday, increasing the chance for a few scattered showers.
Friday's high will be in the low 80s, with a 30 to 40 percent chance of rain.
"Temperatures will then turn cooler Friday night," Campos said. "Once the front clears, a cool high pressure system will build into Florida over the weekend, with dry weather and fairly seasonable temperatures retaking hold."
Highs will max into the upper 60s to low 70s on Saturday and Sunday, with lows in the 40s in some areas.
Temperatures are expected to stay in the 70s through Wednesday, according to Bridges. The average high in Orlando for that time of year is 72 degrees, Bridges said.
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