Orlando weather: Cold front set to bring storms, cooler temperatures to region

Orlando Weather Forecast PM: November 19, 2024

A cold front is on the move and it's going to bring some big changes to Central Florida. FOX 35 Storm Team Meteorologist Noah Bergren breaks down when the showers and thunderstorms associated with this system move our way and how long they stick around. The chill takes over in the wake of this front too. Tune in to see when temps tumble back into the 40s.

ORLANDO, Fla. - Expect mostly cloudy skies tonight with warm overnight lows in the upper 60s to near 70. Humidity will continue to rise.

Showers and thunderstorms are set to move into the FOX 51 viewing area between 10 p.m. and midnight, with the potential for a few strong storms.

FOX 35 Weather Impact Day

Wednesday is a FOX 35 Weather Impact Day.

A cold front arriving Wednesday is set to bring scattered storms, pockets of torrential rain, and a sharp drop in temperatures later this week. The front, pulling moisture from the remnants of former Tropical Storm Sara, will make Wednesday an Impact Day, though no organized severe storms are expected.

The heaviest rain is likely in the morning and midday hours. Lighter showers will linger into the late afternoon and evening as a cold front moves through.

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Once the front passes, winds from the northwest will intensify, reaching 20-30 mph, and temperatures and humidity will drop sharply.

Highs on Wednesday are forecast to reach the mid-to-upper 70s, cooling significantly by the week’s end. Lows are expected to plunge into the 40s, with daytime highs only reaching the 60s —cooler than typical January weather for the region, where the average high during the coldest week of the year is 72 degrees.

LOOKING AHEAD: Thursday, skies will clear before sunrise, bringing a bright, crisp day with gusty northwest winds at 10-20 mph. Dry, cool air will settle in for Friday through Sunday. Overnight lows will drop into the 40s across most of central Florida, with areas like Gainesville and Ocala possibly dipping into the upper 30s Saturday morning. Expect abundant sunshine and minimal clouds through the weekend.