ORLANDO, Fla. — Thursday was another dry and warm day, with highs climbing into the mid and upper 80s across the area.

Clouds will increase overnight as our next storm system approaches, with lows in the mid to upper 60s. Friday will feature rain and a few storms across Central Florida. A cold front will push through the area, sparking scattered showers and storms.

The storms will likely arrive around daybreak in northwest areas, and move across Central Florida during the morning and midday hours. An isolated strong storm is possible, with the best chance west and northwest of Orlando. Highs for Friday will be in the mid-80s. The weekend still looks pleasant across the region.

Behind the front, expect partly cloudy skies for Saturday, with highs only in the low to mid 80s. Sunday will feature mostly sunny skies, with temps in the mid to upper 80s.

The dry weather will march on into next week. Monday and Tuesday will have mostly sunny to partly cloudy skies, with highs in the mid to upper 80s.

A few showers will be possible in the heat of the day on Wednesday and Thursday, but most will stay dry. Highs will be in the mid to upper 80s.

Beach and surf forecast

A Small Craft Advisory will be posted for Friday, with strong southwesterly winds and seas 3-4 feet. Surfers will have fair conditions Friday, with an easterly swell.

The rip current threat will be moderate for Friday, with Atlantic water temps in the low to mid 70s.

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