It’s another cool start to the day across Central Florida, and rain chances are on the rise for parts of the area.

Thursday will feature more clouds with a few light showers possible in Brevard County.

Higher rain chances Thursday will give way to a warmer, drier weekend in Central Florida.

Higher rain chances Thursday will give way to a warmer, drier weekend in Central Florida.

Meteorologist David Heckard says the majority of the area will stay dry, with highs reaching the low 70s.

Higher rain chances Thursday will give way to a warmer, drier weekend in Central Florida.

Higher rain chances Thursday will give way to a warmer, drier weekend in Central Florida.

Later tonight, the showers will exit, and skies will begin to clear. Overnight lows will be in the mid 50s.

Heckard says the warming trend will continue to close out the work week. Expect plenty of sunshine for Friday, with temps climbing into the upper 70s.

Higher rain chances Thursday will give way to a warmer, drier weekend in Central Florida.

Higher rain chances Thursday will give way to a warmer, drier weekend in Central Florida.

More great weather is ahead for the weekend. We’ll see a heavy dose of sunshine both Saturday and Sunday, with highs in the low to mid 80s.

It stays warm to start next week, with just a few clouds Monday. Highs to start next week will stay in the mid 80s.

Higher rain chances Thursday will give way to a warmer, drier weekend in Central Florida.

Higher rain chances Thursday will give way to a warmer, drier weekend in Central Florida.

Heckard says our next rain chance will likely arrive during the middle of next week, as a cold front begins to push into the area.

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