BRRR! Temperatures to drop into 30s, 40s in Central Florida

Front brings rain, cold weather to Orlando area

ORLANDO, Fla. – A cold front is pushing through Central Florida on Thursday, bringing rain and cold temperatures to the region.

"Rain will be a factor for the morning drive, but chances taper off to 30 percent by the afternoon," News 6 meteorologist Troy Bridges said.

Orlando will see a high of 76. The average high on this date is 79.

Lows early Friday, however, will drop into the 30s in Marion County and the 40s and 50s from Orlando to the south part of the region. Orlando will see a low of 46. The average low on this date is 59. The record low is 33, set in 1969.

Friday's high will top off at 67 degrees. 

There's no rain in the forecast from Friday through next Wednesday.

Early Saturday, lows will again be in the 40s.

Highs from Saturday through Tuesday will be in the mid-70s, with mostly sunny skies.

As of now, Thanksgiving Day in Orlando will see a high of 79, with a 10 percent chance of rain.

A system that was brewing in the tropics is no longer a threat, Bridges said.

Watch News 6 for more weather updates.


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Daniel started with WKMG-TV in 2000 and became the digital content manager in 2009. When he's not working on ClickOrlando.com, Daniel likes to head to the beach or find a sporting event nearby.

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