Beneficial rainfall followed by temperature drop and cooler weekend ahead
Our next winter storm system is moving in right now. It will bring some beneficial rainfall through early evening, followed by a 15-20 degree temperature drop.
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Our next winter storm system is moving in right now. It will bring some beneficial rainfall through early evening, followed by a 15-20 degree temperature drop.
If you have outdoor plans this weekend, we can expect some nice and warm weather, although be prepared for windy and rainy conditions on Sunday.
Warm weather is expected to continue through today and into the next couple of days, with temperatures reaching the mid to upper 80s across Central Florida.
Areas of dense coastal fog will move inland, and fog will develop over the interior counties during overnight hours.
The final numbers aren't official yet, but we're running about 4.5 degrees below average this month, the coolest since 2010 when we saw sleet at the Disney Half Marathon.
After experiencing the coldest weather of the season and, of course, record snow in the panhandle, a big warm-up is underway.
Tonight marks the coldest night of the winter season so far, with temperatures expected to drop into the 30s across much of central Florida
Freeze warnings are in effect tonight, accompanied by cold weather advisories.
The western panhandle, city of Milton in Santa Rosa County, received 10 inches of snow.
Interstate 10 is closed for 65 miles in the western panhandle, affecting traffic between Escambia and Okaloosa counties, while freezing rain and a winter mix are expected in Marion and Flagler counties.