ORLANDO, Fla. – This weekend, Central Florida is set to experience unusual warmth, with temperatures more reminiscent of late spring than winter. This warm spell has the potential to break records, as the region basks in unseasonably high temperatures.

On Friday and Saturday, high pressure will dominate the weather pattern, driving temperatures way above the seasonal average. Forecasts suggest that afternoon highs will soar into the low 80s, putting several areas at risk of setting new heat records.

Despite the warmth, a southeast breeze might bring a few isolated showers to coastal areas on both Friday and Saturday. These sporadic rains, however, are not expected to bring significant relief from the heat.

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Sunday

The pattern shifts quickly on Sunday as a cold front moves into the area during the afternoon. Along this front, a few isolated showers will be possible, with coverage at 20-30%.

Temperatures will respond quickly, with highs only reaching the mid- to upper 70s north of Orlando, while areas farther south may briefly touch the low 80s before the cooler air moves in.

Once the front moves through, conditions turn breezy to downright windy, especially along the coast.

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Northerly winds Sunday afternoon and night could gust as high as 35 mph near the beaches, with inland areas seeing gusts up to 25 mph.

Monday

By early Monday, lows will fall into the mid- to upper 40s near and northwest of I-4, with 50s elsewhere.

Monday will feel noticeably cooler, with highs struggling to reach the upper 60s north of Orlando and the low 70s further south, as the breeze remains in place.

Cooler weather lingers into early next week before conditions turn unsettled again.

Changes Next Week

Moisture will increase midweek as a stalled front lifts north, bringing a better chance of showers (40-50%) Wednesday and Thursday.

Another strong cold front late in the week will knock temperatures back down once again, with highs falling into the mid-60s to low 70s by Thursday, keeping this rollercoaster weather pattern firmly in place.