{"id":114929,"date":"2026-01-12T12:21:09","date_gmt":"2026-01-12T12:21:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/114929\/"},"modified":"2026-01-12T12:21:09","modified_gmt":"2026-01-12T12:21:09","slug":"cooldown-hits-central-florida-but-real-cold-air-is-on-the-way-heres-what-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/114929\/","title":{"rendered":"Cooldown hits Central Florida but REAL COLD air is on the way. Here\u2019s what to know"},"content":{"rendered":"

ORLANDO, Fla. \u2013 Big changes are ahead in the forecast<\/a>, with winter making a noticeable comeback to Central Florida this week.<\/p>\n

Monday<\/p>\n

It\u2019s noticeably cooler Monday morning, with temperatures ranging from the upper 40s north of Orlando to the mid- to upper 60s to the south.<\/p>\n

Clouds will be a big player, limiting sunshine for much of the area. <\/p>\n

Highs will struggle to reach 70 degrees, with lows in the 40s and 50s into early Tuesday.<\/p>\n

Tuesday into Wednesday<\/p>\n

Tuesday stays mostly dry, with a low chance of a few coastal showers. <\/p>\n

Temperatures recover slightly, reaching the upper 60s to mid-70s, from north to south of Orlando. <\/p>\n

By Wednesday, our attention turns to an approaching disturbance in the Gulf that will move into the area as an old front lifts back north. <\/p>\n

Showers become more likely Wednesday afternoon and evening, with rain chances climbing into early Thursday morning (30-40%). <\/p>\n

Cloud cover will keep temperatures on the cooler side, mainly in the upper 60s to low 70s.<\/p>\n

Thursday into Friday<\/p>\n

A strong cold front pushes through Thursday, bringing gusty northwest winds that could reach 30 mph at times. This front ushers in much drier air, clearing skies by late Thursday but also setting the stage for a sharp temperature drop. <\/p>\n

By Friday morning, most areas fall into the 30s, with wind chills dipping into the mid- to upper 20s. Cold weather advisories will be likely be issued, and neighborhoods north of I-4, could briefly dip near or below freezing. <\/p>\n

Friday stays cold all day, with highs in the mid-50s to low 60s.<\/p>\n

Saturday through early next week<\/p>\n

Saturday starts cold again, with 30s and 40s in the morning. Afternoon highs rebound into the 60s, with a few low 70s possible far south. <\/p>\n

Another reinforcing cold front moves through Sunday, likely dry but bringing another push of cooler air. <\/p>\n

Temperatures trend colder again Sunday night into Monday, with wind chills potentially dipping near 30 degrees once more.<\/p>\n

Daily Forecast<\/p>\n

The News 6 Weather team ensures you’re always on top of the day’s weather.<\/p>\n

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