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<\/p>\nIt\u2019s another cool start to the day across Central Florida, and rain chances are on the rise for parts of the area.<\/p>\n
Thursday will feature more clouds with a few light showers possible in Brevard County.<\/p>\n
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Higher rain chances Thursday will give way to a warmer, drier weekend in Central Florida.<\/p>\n
Meteorologist David Heckard says the majority of the area will stay dry, with highs reaching the low 70s.<\/p>\n
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Higher rain chances Thursday will give way to a warmer, drier weekend in Central Florida.<\/p>\n
Later tonight, the showers will exit, and skies will begin to clear. Overnight lows will be in the mid 50s.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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Higher rain chances Thursday will give way to a warmer, drier weekend in Central Florida.<\/p>\n
More great weather is ahead for the weekend. We\u2019ll see a heavy dose of sunshine both Saturday and Sunday, with highs in the low to mid 80s.<\/p>\n
It stays warm to start next week, with just a few clouds Monday. Highs to start next week will stay in the mid 80s.<\/p>\n
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Higher rain chances Thursday will give way to a warmer, drier weekend in Central Florida.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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