Good evening, Central Florida. We’re wrapping up the day for you with the most important stories you need to know and your weather outlook.

Your Weather Planner

Partly cloudy skies are anticipated to build ahead of a cold front this evening in a few areas. Expect to see early morning isolated showers after midnight. We will continue with the potential of isolated shower activity into the dayside ranging between 20% and 30% for Central Florida.

Middle to upper 50s are expected for daytime highs Saturday. But the true fall out in temperature happens that night.

Extreme cold weather watches and warnings are in effect from Saturday until Sunday afternoon. Morning low temperatures on Sunday are still expected within the upper teens and low 20s.

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Highs: Mid-Upper 50s

Lows: Upper 40s

Rain Coverage: 20%

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Today’s Big Stories

1. ‘Rare arctic outbreak’ causes NASA to delay Artemis II fueling test
This also means that the earliest launch date to send four humans to the moon will now be no earlier than Sunday, Feb. 8.

More Space News: Blue Origin puts a pause on New Shepard launches to focus on the moon

2. Sumter County puts burn ban in place because of dry conditions
Even though the county could get rain, forecasts do not show a trend toward improvement, safety officials said.

3. Catherine O’Hara, Emmy-winning actor who starred in ‘Schitt’s Creek’ and ‘Home Alone,’ dies at 71
The Canadian-born O’Hara died at her home in Los Angeles “following a brief illness,” according to a statement from her agency.

4. Senate leaders scramble to save bipartisan deal and avoid partial shutdown
Some Republicans pushed back on a rare deal between President Donald Trump and Democrats.

5. Federal workers still catching up from last shutdown as another possible shutdown looms
Union representatives are preparing to help employees.

6. Protesters show up in force at U.S. Rep. Cory Mills’ community town hall
Protesters both inside and outside the venue made their opinions of the congressman very clear.

Plan Your Weekend

Your weekend is here, Central Florida! Here’s a look at the news and what events are going on in the area.