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
After a little bit of a cool down on Friday, temperatures will warm right back for Saturday and Sunday. Another cold front rolls into central Florida by Sunday night.
Temperatures on Saturday morning will start out in the mid to upper 60s. There could be an isolated light shower around on Saturday, but most areas will likely stay rain-free.
Winds out of the east-southeast will help warm temperatures back into the low to mid-80s for the afternoon. Skies will be mixed with clouds and sun.
The next cold front will move into central Florida on Sunday evening. Before the cold front arrives, temperatures on Sunday will return to the 80s with a few spots getting close to record warm highs.
Rain will arrive by mid-afternoon and it will last into the early evening. An isolated, gusty thunderstorm can't be ruled out. Presidents' Day will be sunny, but much cooler. Afternoon highs on Monday will be in the upper 60s to around 70 degrees.
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Highs: Low to mid-80s Lows: Middle 60s Rain Coverage: 10% |
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Today's Big Stories
1. Melbourne Avenue reopens after 2 bridge strikes in 2 days
Melbourne Avenue reopened to traffic Friday, a day after it was closed because the Crane Creek U.S. 1 bridge was hit by a box truck Thursday afternoon.
2. NASCAR moves up start time of Daytona 500 to 1:30 p.m. Sunday
Weather forecasts call for potentially "inclement" conditions later Sunday, NASCAR said in announcing its decision.
3. Florida lawmakers and leaders mourn the loss of Senator Geraldine Thompson
Condolences continue to pour in for Senator Geraldine Thompson, hours after her death was announced Thursday night. Thompson’s family confirmed in a statement that the 76-year-old passed away due to complications from a knee surgery.
4. NTSB: Altimeter, radio signal, night vision goggles may have been factors in D.C. midair crash
The crew of the Army helicopter that collided with an American Airlines jet may have had a malfunctioning altimeter that did not accurately display its altitude, National Transportation Safety Board Chair Jennifer Homendy said Friday during a briefing about the Jan. 27 crash that killed 67 people aboard both aircraft.
5. U.S. retail sales plunged along with temperatures in January after a bustling holiday season
January’s average temperature was the lowest since 1988, according to Pantheon Macroeconomics, and was particularly disruptive in the South, where such cold weather was unusual.
6. SpaceX readies for overnight launch of more Starlink satellites
The company is targeting Saturday, Feb. 15, at 1:14 a.m. ET to launch Falcon 9 carrying the Starlink Group 12-8 from Pad 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.
7. Many Americans think Valentine's Day is romantic and fun — not outdated or stressful: AP-NORC poll
A new survey from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research shows that about three-quarters of Americans plan to celebrate Friday's holiday in some way this year.
More Things to Know
- BIKER EVENT MASTER PLAN MEETING | Daytona Beach is hosting a community meeting on Monday, Feb. 17 at 6 p.m. to review proposed changes to the Biker Event Master Plan guidelines. The event is at the Peabody Auditorium. Some of the discussion topics include: permit procedures, parking, event fees and appeal process. Click the link to learn more.
- MAGIC ON BREAK | The NBA is now on its All-Star break, meaning time off for the Orlando Magic. Second-year guard Anthony Black, rookie forward Tristan da Silva and two-way player guard Mac McClung will play tonight in the Rising Stars tournament. Black and da Silva are part of Team T, coached by Tim Hardaway, and McClung is part of Team G League. The Magic, while below .500 at 27-29, lead the Atlanta Hawks and Miami Heat by a half-game in the Southeast standings. Orlando's next game will be Feb. 20, at Atlanta.
- SUMMER JOB OPPORUNITY AT AQUATICA | Aquatica Orlando is hosting lifeguard job fairs on Saturday, Feb. 15 and Saturday, Feb. 22, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. The event is open to anyone interested in lifeguard positions at both Aquatica and Discovery Cove. Applicants will have the opportunity to receive same day offers for both full-time and part-time positions. No prior experience is required, as paid on-the-job training and American Red Cross certification will be provided.
- ORLANDO CITY VS. INTER MIAMII | Soccer icon Lionel Messi and other Inter Miami starters are likely to play against Orlando City Soccer Club in a final preseason match on Friday, Feb. 14 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa. The game begins at 7:30 p.m. Get more details on the match-up.