ORLANDO, Fla. – We’re in for a calm, dry Wednesday thanks to high pressure over Florida, which will shift slightly eastward into the Atlantic. This will keep skies clear and make for a gorgeous, sunny day.
After a chilly start in the 40s and 50s, we’ll warm up into the upper 70s to low 80s by Wednesday afternoon. As the night rolls in, those light winds and clear skies will stick around, which might allow some patchy fog to form late tonight through early Thursday, particularly around or northwest of I-4.
On Thursday, high pressure will continue to move east into the Atlantic, making way for a passing weather disturbance. While some showers could be possible along the Atlantic waters, most of us in east-central Florida, expect dry conditions to hang on through the end of the week.
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Temperatures will keep warming up. Highs will climb into the low to mid 80s by Friday.
Weekend Changes:
The big shift happens over the weekend as a cold front nears the region. While the timing of this front isn’t perfectly clear yet, some forecasts suggest it could pass Sunday night, while others point into early Monday. Right now, it looks like we’ll see rain chances creeping up to 30-40% by Sunday night and possibly 40-50% on Monday, with a low threat for storms.
Before the front arrives, we’ll have some sunny, warm days.
Saturday will be hot, with highs in the mid to upper 80s across the interior, and near records (90 degrees) possible on Sunday. If we hit 90 degrees, it would be the first day in the 90s since early October!
Once the front moves through, cooler air will settle in by early next week, bringing highs back down into the 70s and lows in the 50s. So, after a toasty weekend, you can expect some relief early next week.
Overall, it’s a nice stretch ahead — just be prepared for the warmer temps and keep an eye out for that cold front toward the end of the weekend!