Hop on the weather roller coaster! Wild temperature swings coming to Central Florida

Rain chances increase in Orlando area to start weekend

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ORLANDO, Fla. – Clouds will stay locked into Central Florida through the morning Wednesday before sunshine gradually returns.

Highs in the Orlando area will top out in the upper 60s. A stray, passing shower is possible before lunch.

Clear skies will be around for the evening and overnight, with lows dropping into the 40s and low 50s. A few 30s will be sprinkled in north of Orlando.

Sunshine dominates Thursday, with highs returning to the mid- to upper 70s. Average highs for Central Florida in mid-March are in the upper 70s.

Highs surge into the mid-80s Friday before an unsettled pattern returns to the Sunshine State. Look for rain chances to increase by Saturday afternoon as a strong cold front pushes down the peninsula.

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Highs Sunday will struggle to climb out the 60s.

Elevated rain chances stick around early next week as the front remains draped over Florida.