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Orlando, Florida – Florida will experience a very different weather scenario as high temperatures approach record highs, while millions of people in the Deep South, Mid-Atlantic, Great Lakes, and Northeast prepare for what may turn out to be the season’s greatest winter storm.
WEEKEND TO FRIDAY
For the most part, Florida will see dry weather. There may be a few scattered showers close to the coast. The warming trend through Sunday is the main story.
On Friday, afternoon highs rise from the upper 70s and low 80s to the mid- and upper 80s on Sunday. By the end of the weekend, temperatures in a number of inland locales might approach daily record highs, with some reaching around 15 degrees above average.
This warmth occurs as much of the eastern United States is affected by a strong winter system. The same storm that is causing hazardous travel conditions, freezing winds, and a lot of snow in the north will remain far away from Florida, allowing exceptionally warm air to be pumped in by southerly winds.
MONDAY
A cold front linked to that system ultimately moves across Florida as the new workweek begins. With 20–30 percent coverage, scattered showers are expected with the front.
The brief heat wave will give way to cold, windy conditions when the front passes.
FUTURE WEEK
The remainder of next week appears to be noticeably drier and cooler. A return to below-normal temperatures is reinforced by the buildup of high pressure.
Overnight lows are predicted to fall into the 30s and low 40s, while afternoon highs are predicted to hover in the 50s and 60s.
Later in the week, several fronts might intensify the cold, indicating the beginning of a protracted period of below-average weather.
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Melissa’s career in writing started more than 20 years ago. Today, she lives in South Florida with her husband and two boys.
