Central Florida Faces Chill Before Temperatures Gradually Rise

Central Florida Faces Chill Before Temperatures Gradually Rise

A freeze warning covers western Marion County Wednesday, while the eastern half is under a frost advisory. Temperatures are expected to fall a few additional degrees overnight into Wednesday morning.

Wednesday morning conditions

Winds will diminish, allowing temperatures to cool more efficiently near the ground. There will be little wind chill, but overall readings should feel colder.

Central Florida is facing a chill early this week, with temperatures gradually rising toward the weekend.

Warnings and locations

The freeze warning applies to western parts of Marion County. A frost advisory remains in effect for eastern Marion County.

Temperature trend and forecast

After a chilly Thursday morning, afternoon highs should rebound into the 70s. Most of the week is expected to stay dry.

We should not return to near-normal 80-degree highs until the weekend.

Key points

  • Freeze warning: western Marion County Wednesday.
  • Frost advisory: eastern Marion County.
  • Calm winds increase overnight cooling efficiency.
  • Little wind chill, but colder temperatures expected.
  • Highs back in the 70s Thursday afternoon.
  • Temperatures do not reach 80 until the weekend.

About the reporting

This summary was prepared for Filmogaz.com. Jonathan Kegges joined News 6 in June 2019 and covers weather on television and digital platforms.