{"id":163208,"date":"2026-02-20T23:25:10","date_gmt":"2026-02-20T23:25:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/163208\/"},"modified":"2026-02-20T23:25:10","modified_gmt":"2026-02-20T23:25:10","slug":"cold-front-to-spark-fire-danger-bring-freeze-threat-to-central-florida-wftv","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/163208\/","title":{"rendered":"Cold front to spark fire danger, bring freeze threat to Central Florida \u2013 WFTV"},"content":{"rendered":"

ORLANDO, Fla. \u2014 We have Weather On the Way for an elevated fire threat and cold air on the way for Sunday through Tuesday.<\/p>\n

A strong cold front is on track to push into Central Florida Sunday, ushering in much drier and colder conditions.<\/p>\n

Ahead of it, records or near-record highs are again expected Saturday. Temps to start the weekend will soar into the upper 80s.<\/p>\n

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Evening Forecast: Friday, February 20, 2026 (WFTV)<\/p>\n

Changes arrive early Sunday as the storm system pushes into the area. Scattered showers are likely on Sunday, with highs in the 70s.<\/p>\n

Very dry, cool air quickly pushes in late Sunday and into Monday. <\/p>\n

Gusty northwesterly winds and dry vegetation will lead to high fire danger in the PM hours Sunday and likely lingering into Tuesday.<\/p>\n

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Evening Forecast: Friday, February 20, 2026 (WFTV)<\/p>\n

Red Flag Warnings are becoming increasingly likely.<\/p>\n

The cold air will also keep temperatures well below average with highs on Monday and Tuesday will only be in the upper 50s.<\/p>\n

The threat of a freeze is increasing in northwest areas Tuesday morning, and a frost is becoming probable in parts of the area Wednesday morning.<\/p>\n

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Evening Forecast: Friday, February 20, 2026 (WFTV)<\/p>\n

Warmer weather does return for the back end of next week.<\/p>\n

Stay with Severe Weather Center 9 for the latest on the fire threat and the cold temps in the coming days.<\/p>\n

Click here<\/a> to download our free news, weather and smart TV apps. And click here<\/a> to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.<\/p>\n

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TOP STORIES FROM WFTV CHANNEL 9<\/p>\n

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