{"id":131278,"date":"2026-01-25T14:43:11","date_gmt":"2026-01-25T14:43:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/131278\/"},"modified":"2026-01-25T14:43:11","modified_gmt":"2026-01-25T14:43:11","slug":"central-florida-weather-record-heat-today-then-freeze-watch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/131278\/","title":{"rendered":"Central Florida Weather: Record Heat Today Then Freeze Watch"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 eJzHXc body-paragraph\">CENTRAL FLORIDA \u2014 We have weather on the way due to plunging temperatures starting Monday afternoon and lasting through Tuesday morning. A freeze watch has already been issued for parts of Central Florida.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 eJzHXc body-paragraph\">Before we cool off, we could see record-breaking heat. Projected high temperatures today will be in the mid-80s. Orlando specifically could reach 86\u00b0, matching the record set in 2023.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/https:\/\/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com\/cmg\/BVWEJBQBS5DHJAIHRMEJNTGRR4.png\" width=\"1440\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"ImageMetadata__MetadataParagraph-sc-1htor29-0 jibCgM image-metadata\">CENTRAL FL WEATHER AM 1-25-26 Overnight lows Monday night into Tuesday morning could reach the mid to upper 30s across the Orlando Metro area. <\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 eJzHXc body-paragraph\">Melbourne, Sanford, and Leesburg also have the potential to break record highs today.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 eJzHXc body-paragraph\">The incoming cold front that has caused many problems across the country will reach us in Florida late tonight. Clouds will build, and overnight lows will fall only to the upper 60s. Isolated to scattered rain chances will move through the area shortly after sunrise on Monday morning.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/https:\/\/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com\/cmg\/FWD726LAZ5DL7CAOUT27R5JJHQ.png\" width=\"1440\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"ImageMetadata__MetadataParagraph-sc-1htor29-0 jibCgM image-metadata\">CENTRAL FL WEATHER AM 1-25-26 Overnight lows Monday night into Tuesday morning could reach the mid to upper 30s across the Orlando Metro area. <\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 eJzHXc body-paragraph\">Rain totals will not be impressive, but they will indicate that the front has passed and that temperatures will begin to cool.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 eJzHXc body-paragraph\">Overnight lows Monday night into Tuesday morning could reach the mid to upper 30s across the Orlando Metro area. As stated before, areas north of the city could fall below freezing. That is why the National Weather Service has issued a freeze watch for this time.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/https:\/\/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com\/cmg\/THFMIASSVFG2HHFPRP34NCUWZY.png\" width=\"1440\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"ImageMetadata__MetadataParagraph-sc-1htor29-0 jibCgM image-metadata\">CENTRAL FL WEATHER AM 1-25-26 Overnight lows Monday night into Tuesday morning could reach the mid to upper 30s across the Orlando Metro area. <\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 eJzHXc body-paragraph\">In Central Florida, the biggest factor for us will be the wind chill. Temperatures in Orlando may stop between 37\u00b0 and 39\u00b0, but it will feel closer to freezing when you factor in the wind.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 eJzHXc body-paragraph\">Most of this upcoming week will remain chilly before another front arrives this weekend.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 eJzHXc body-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wftv.com\/mobile-apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" title=\"https:\/\/www.wftv.com\/mobile-apps\">Click here<\/a> to download our free news, weather and smart TV apps. 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