ORLANDO, Fla. – Central Florida is starting the day on a very mild note, with temperatures in the upper 60s to low 70s as residents head out the door.
Unseasonably warm conditions will persist this afternoon, with highs reaching the upper 70s to low 80s. In Orlando, expect a high near 80°, well above the typical high of 74°.
A few spots of minor, patchy dense fog may develop this morning, but conditions will steadily improve after sunrise. As a cold front moves through, winds will increase, with gusts reaching 20–25 mph.
A few very isolated sprinkles are also possible today, though they will be brief, fast-moving, and light. Any remaining cloud cover will slowly thin and clear after sunset.
Friday Night Forecast
What to Expect:
Winds will become calmer overnight, while temperatures trend cooler, with lows dropping into the low to mid-50s.
A few isolated spots, particularly northwest of Orlando, could see temperatures fall into the upper 40s.
Pleasant Weekend Ahead
This weekend looks beautiful, with comfortable temperatures that may lean slightly warm as highs reach the mid to upper 70s. Mostly sunny skies and dry conditions will prevail throughout the weekend.
Late Sunday into early Monday, a weak cold front will move into the region. This system may trigger a few isolated showers and lower temperatures by a degree or two by Monday afternoon.
Christmas Week Forecast
The remainder of the week, including the Christmas holiday, will bring consistently warm temperatures and dry conditions. Expect highs in the mid-70s through Christmas Eve, with many locations approaching the upper 70s on Christmas Day.