A powerful winter storm is moving into the northeast U.S. today, dragging a cold front through the state of Florida as it does. This front is going to have drastic changes heading into not only this afternoon, but the next several as we start our new work week.

Despite some morning sunshine, southwest winds will build our clouds as we go throughout the morning. By noon, skies will likely be mostly cloudy throughout much of Central Florida. But that cloud cover won't limit temperatures, as many of us reach into the low and mid 80s by that time as well. The front arrives right before 2 p.m. in northern Marion County and moves from north to south across the region.

Unfortunately, this will likely cause a delay at the Great American Race by 3 p.m. as heavy rainfall is expected in Daytona Beach. While the race will likely get back underway this evening, it may be delayed for several hours as they will most likely need to dry the track before the race can restart. If you are heading out to the speedway today, pack your rain gear — and your patience.

The front will move along and south of I-4 between 3-5 p.m., breaking up as it does. By 7 p.m. the front will be south of the area. Skies will remain generally cloudy after the front moves through, but will get clearer as we race towards midnight and beyond. Temperatures will drop behind the front, pushing into the 50s overnight tonight.

A very sunny, but much cooler day expected on our Monday as highs push back below average. Most will top out in the mid and upper 60s on our Monday.

Highs: Low to Mid-80s 

Lows: Low-50s

Rain Coverage: 60% P.M.

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