Near-freezing temperatures coming to Central Florida

Ocala expected to hit 33 degrees early Thursday

ORLANDO, Fla. – Here comes the cool down.

After several days of warm weather, Central Florida will see cooler temperatures over the next few days.

"An approaching front will bring a change to the region, but it will not bring any rain," News 6 meteorologist Troy Bridges said.

Orlando will see a high of 72 on Wednesday, near the average high of 71 for this time of year.

Overnight lows early Thursday will dip into the 30s and 40s across the area.

"Some areas of Marion County could see temperatures get close to freezing," Bridges said.

Expect a high temperature of 61 degrees on Thursday under sunny skies.

Brevard County Emergency officials said they will open several cold night shelters, in Titusville, Cocoa and Melbourne.

Universal Orlando's water park Volcano Bay will be closed Thursday due to the cold weather. Other area water parks may follow suit.

Lows early Friday will be in the low 40s in Orlando.

Expect a high of 68 on Friday.

Highs will be in the mid-70s over the weekend, with rain chances at 20 percent both days.

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