ORLANDO, Fla. – Skies are continuing to clear behind a front that brought rounds of strong storms to Central Florida.
Through Thursday afternoon, abundant sunshine and limited rain will allow for highs to soar above average, into the mid-90s inland and the upper 80s along the coast.
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Overnight temperatures are forecast to fall toward normal values for mid-May, in the mid- to upper 60s, with some patchy fog possible.
A gradual increase in moisture and humidity continues Friday and Saturday, with rain coverage rising to 30-40 % both afternoons.
Highs will return into the low 90s, with heat indices into the triple digits.
By Sunday, a cold front is forecast to dig into Central Florida, increasing moisture content through early Monday. Coverage of showers and storms builds in on Sunday ahead of the front to 60%.
Once the front clears early next week, highs return closer to normal -- in the upper 80s.