Warmer Temps, Sunshine Ahead for Central Florida

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After a chilly start, Central Florida will see warmer temperatures and a mix of clouds and sun on Thursday. Highs are expected to reach the upper 60s and low 70s, a welcome change from the recent cooler weather. Overnight lows will dip into the low 50s, but the weekend forecast calls for temperatures to climb back to average, with highs in the upper 70s and a return to the 80s by Sunday.

Why it matters

The warmer, sunnier weather will be a relief for residents and visitors in the Orlando area, who have experienced a cooler-than-normal start to spring. The improved conditions will be ideal for outdoor activities and spring break plans.

The details

Thursday morning will start off with temperatures in the upper 40s and low 50s, but the day will warm up significantly. A mix of clouds and sun is expected, with highs reaching the upper 60s and low 70s. Overnight, skies will be mainly clear and temperatures will fall to the low 50s. High pressure is taking hold, keeping the weather calm, dry and warmer through the end of the week and into the weekend.

• Temperatures will kick off the day in the upper 40s and low 50s in Orlando.
• Highs will max out in the upper 60s and low 70s this afternoon.
• Overnight lows will fall to the low 50s under mainly clear skies.
• Temperatures will climb back to average, upper 70s, by the end of the week.
• Highs will return to the 80s this weekend.