ORLANDO, Fla. – Central Florida is expected to remain mostly dry from Wednesday night through Thursday, thanks to high pressure systems dominating the Gulf Coast and Southeast regions.

Surface high pressure situated over the Southeast U.S. is anticipated to slowly move southward, settling over the peninsula by Christmas Day. This shift will result in light breezes from the north to northeast, generally staying below 10 mph.

While moisture levels will be low, with dry air prevalent in the mid to upper atmosphere, an onshore flow and a weak backdoor front could bring a short-lived sprinkle or an isolated light shower to the Treasure Coast from the Atlantic. However, most inland areas are expected to remain dry.

Residents should be aware of patchy fog developing late tonight into early Thursday morning, particularly along and north of the I-4 corridor. This fog could reappear Thursday night into Friday morning. If driving during these conditions, it is advisable to reduce speed and use low-beam headlights for safety.

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Temperatures will remain seasonable to slightly above normal. Highs will reach the mid to upper 70s both today and Christmas Day. Overnight lows will dip into the 50s inland, with upper 50s to low 60s near the coast.

Friday through Sunday:

An upper-level trough will deepen across the eastern U.S. through the weekend while surface high pressure remains nearby. Winds will gradually turn westerly on Friday, then west to northwest over the weekend, remaining generally light. Daily sea breezes will still develop along the coast during the afternoons.

Dry weather will continue through the weekend with no significant rain chances. Temperatures will stay above normal for late December, with afternoon highs in the upper 70s to near 80 degrees and overnight lows mainly in the 50s.

Monday into Tuesday:

A stronger cold front is expected to move through Central Florida on Monday. While the front currently looks mostly dry for inland areas, a few showers will be possible over the Atlantic waters. Behind the front, much cooler and drier air will move in.

Highs will remain near normal on Monday in the mid to upper 70s, but temperatures will fall sharply by Tuesday, with highs ranging from the mid to upper 50s north to the mid 60s south. Overnight lows will drop into the 30s and 40s, with chilly wind chills possible early Tuesday morning, especially across northern inland areas.