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What’s the Christmas Day forecast for Florida? Here’s the latest

Rain chances on the rise in Orlando area for Christmas

Euro model for Christmas Day (maxuser)

ORLANDO, Fla. – Central Florida saw one of its coldest Christmases on record last year, and while the frigid air looks to stay away from Central Florida this year, it could be wet.

After a short break in the unsettled weather pattern, it appears wet weather will return in time for Christmas.

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There are indications another system will develop in the Gulf of Mexico by the weekend and increase rain chances for the Orlando area.

Both the European and American GFS models highlight another storm system brewing by Christmas Day.

Euro model for Christmas Day

Rain chances for Christmas are currently at 30%, but those could rise as the week goes on.

GFS model for Christmas Day

Highs will likely be in the 60s and low 70s, much warmer than last year, when temperatures were in the 40s.

This expected active pattern during the winter months is all part of a strong El Niño.