Good evening, Central Florida. We're wrapping up the day for you with the most important stories you need to know and your weather outlook.

Your Weather Planner

A cold front passed through Central Florida today, and that has ushered in more seasonable temperatures for this weekend. While the temperatures will be typical of mid-November, it will feel a bit chilly.

Temperatures will start out in the 50s tomorrow morning. This may have you reaching for a light jacket or sweatshirt to start the day. Temperatures will then warm back into the middle to upper 70s for Saturday afternoon under mostly sunny skies. 

The winds will not be as strong tomorrow. However, ocean conditions will remain hazardous for both swimmer and boaters. High astronomical tides could lead to minor coastal flooding, beach erosion and rough surf, especially at high tide through the weekend. It is best to avoid getting into the waters if you’re heading out to the east coast.

Highs: Mid- to Upper 70s Lows: Mid- to Upper 50s Rain Coverage: 0%

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Tracking the Tropics

Tropical Storm Sara formed in the western Caribbean Sea on Thursday. It's the 18th named storm of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season.

Sara is holding steady over the western Caribbean Sea as it slowly moves near the coast of Honduras. It has max winds of 50 mph.

As it slowly drifts along the coast of Honduras over the next few days, it will bring heavy rainfall and life-threatening flash flooding to portions of Central America.

Significant flooding and mudslides are expected across portions of Honduras, Belize, El Salvador, eastern Guatemala and western Nicaragua through the weekend with rainfall totals up to 12 to 16 inches near the coast, and isolated totals up to 20 to 30 inches.

Today's Big Stories

1. Orlando to reopen downtown Orange Avenue to traffic on weekends in phases
The city of Orlando will implement a new safety measure on Friday in the Downtown Entertainment District to help increase safety and keep people off the streets.

2. Biden to meet South Korean, Japanese leaders amid growing worries about North Korea
President Joe Biden is gathering South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba for talks Friday amid heightened concerns about North Korea's growing military partnership with Russia and Pyongyang's stepped-up cadence of ballistic missile tests.

3. Burgum, Collins, Blanche among Trump's latest administration picks
President-elect Donald Trump announced a handful of additional selections to serve in his administration late Thursday. The picks include North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum as interior secretary and former Georgia Rep. Doug Collins as veterans affairs secretary.

4. Trial to begin for man accused of killing Georgia nursing student Laken Riley
Opening statements are expected Friday in the trial of the man accused of killing a Georgia nursing student, in a case that helped fan the immigration debate during the last election cycle.

5. Advance Auto Parts is closing hundreds of stores in an effort to turn its business around
Advance Auto Parts is closing more than 500 stores and shedding another 200 independent locations as part of its efforts to revive its struggling business.

6. Squads looking for strong finishes with bowl bids on the line
With the college football regular season winding down, bowl eligibility still remains in reach for most of Florida’s squads.

Around Central Florida Tomorrow

• Breakfast with Santa at Orlando Museum of Art: Santa Claus is coming to town early this year! Join us for a morning of making memories Breakfast with Santa during Festival of Trees at the Orlando Museum of Art on Saturday, November 16, Sunday, November 17 or Saturday, November 23 from 8:30 to 10 a.m. Guests can enjoy a hot breakfast, balloon artists, face painters, crafts, and, of course, full access to the Festival of Trees. Parking is available for $7 per car daily.

• Orange County Sheriff’s Office Turkey Giveaway: Join us on Saturday, November 16, 2024, as we make this #Thanksgiving special by giving back to our community, at our Turkey Giveaway.

• The Orlando Pottery Festival Fall & Holiday Sale: The Orlando Pottery Festival is happy to announce their Fall Holiday Arts Market on Saturday, Nov 16th, from 9am to 5pm and Nov 17th 10am to 4pm.

Beyond Central Florida

Saturday, Nov. 16

• President Joe Biden concludes his travel to Peru in Lima, today holding a bilateral meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping 
• French President Emmanuel Macron begins six-day visit to Argentina, Brazil, and Chile.
• 73rd Miss Universe competition, with contestants judged in four categories: swimsuit, evening gown, evening gown, interview, and final statement.
• U.N. Climate Change Conference (COP29) continues.
• Annual National Dog Show presented by Purina televised annually by NBC on Thanksgiving Day.
• 2nd anniversary of NASA launching new moon rocket.

Sunday, Nov. 17

• President Joe Biden continues travel to Peru and Brazil in Manaus, where he becomes the first sitting president to visit the Amazon rainforest.
• Governors Awards, 15th annual ceremony from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences, presenting this year's Honorary Oscars for career achievement. 
• 5th anniversary of first confirmed COVID-19 case.
• Uranus at its brightest and closest to Earth this year