ORLANDO, Fla. – The roller coaster ride continues in a big way with a strong cold front moving through Florida Sunday night.
Ahead of the cold front Sunday afternoon, high temperatures climb into the upper 80s. A few showers will develop in the afternoon with higher storm chances returning late Sunday afternoon and evening as the cold front gets closer.
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Sunshine will increase Monday, but it will be gusty. Wind gusts at times could top 30mph through Monday evening. Highs Monday will be held in the low-to-mid 70s after a start in the 50s and 60s Monday morning.
The coolest air of the season then settles in Tuesday morning with widespread lows in the 50s. Some areas, especially northwest of I-4 could bottom out in the 40s.
Beach and boating forecast:
Hazardous conditions continue at the beach with an elevated rip current threat and increasing wave heights. It will turn windy Sunday night and especially Monday.
A Gale Watch goes into effect after midnight with wind gusts at times nearing 50mph out at sea. Wave heights increase to 9-12 feet through Monday. A Small Craft Advisory remains in effect through all of Sunday.
Tropical update:
Tropical Storm Eta formed Saturday night tying 2005 for the most named storms in a single season. For more on Eta click here.