ORLANDO, Fla. – An area of high pressure over the state will keep the weather quiet through Saturday. Afternoon highs are expected to soar into the upper 80s this afternoon. The forecast high in Orlando is 89 degrees.
We may tie or break the record set back in 1905 of 89 degrees.
A potent cold front is expected to move through during the overnight hours, increasing rain chances to 50%.
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A few thunderstorms are expected. A Marginal Risk has been issued for far northern Marion and Flagler counties for strong to severe thunderstorms.
Timing
Scattered rain is expected to begin over Marion and Flagler counties late Saturday night.
Early Sunday morning, that cold front is expected to increase rain chances over Volusia, Lake and Orange counties.
Showers and storms are expected to reach Osceola and Brevard counties around sunrise, then that frontal boundary should clear before lunch.
Sunday afternoon, the sunshine returns with highs in the upper 70s. The first half of the week looks mild and quiet with rain chances returning on Wednesday.
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