As we continue to keep a wary eye on a tropical wave approaching the Caribbean, get ready for a cold front to move into Florida this weekend.
Some areas across the Panhandle and North Florida could see temperatures drop more than 10 degrees, into the upper 50s or low 60s over the weekend. Elsewhere, low temps are forecast to drop into the 60s, except in South Florida, where lows are expected to be in the 70s.
Don’t expect the lower temps to carry over during the day, though. Daytime highs are forecast to be in low to mid 80s, with some areas potentially hitting 90 degrees.
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In areas experiencing drought conditions, especially the central Panhandle, don’t expect much help from the approaching cold front.
The National Weather Service Tallahassee said about 0.25 inches of rain are expected Sunday, Oct. 19, with the arrival of the front, not enough to help the severe to extreme drought conditions in the area.
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With the arrival of a cold front over the weekend, low temps are expected to range from the upper 50s in the Panhandle to the upper 70s in South Florida Sunday night, Oct. 19-20, 2025.
Pensacola, western Panhandle:Â Expect a cold front to move into the area, mainly Sunday morning, Oct. 19, followed by another cold front approaching the area Monday night then moves through on Tuesday, Oct. 21.
Tallahassee, central Panhandle: A cold front is forecast to move through the area Sunday.
Sarasota to Fort Myers, Southwest Florida:Â Expect a weak cold front to approach the area Sunday.
Weather alerts issued in FloridaCurrent drought conditions in Florida
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Saturday: High 82. Low 72.
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Saturday: High 84. Low 62.
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Saturday: High 79. Low 63.
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Saturday: High 80. Low 65.
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Saturday: High 82. Low 69.
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Saturday: High 82. Low 68.
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Saturday: High 80. Low 76.
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Saturday: High 82. Low 76.
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Saturday: High 87. Low 70.
Follow the National Weather Service Tampa Bay on X
Saturday: High 86. Low 67.
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Saturday: High 84. Low 69.
Follow the National Weather Service Melbourne on X
Saturday: High 83. Low 64.
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This article originally appeared on Tallahassee Democrat: Florida weather predictions as cold front moves through