This week marks a shift in weather patterns as a cold front sweeps through, causing temperatures to dip below the seasonal average in Florida, but only for a brief period.
A cold front sweeping down from the north has brought chilly weather to Florida this Wednesday. A cold front is set to deliver multiple rounds of rain throughout Florida, with northern regions experiencing the heaviest downpours, while southern areas may still see some light showers.
Northern Florida
A cold front is set to deliver increased rainfall and the possibility of thunderstorms throughout North and Central Florida. Strong to severe thunderstorms may be on the horizon. Severe weather has begun to impact northern Florida since the early hours of the day. Since October 9, the Gainesville area has been lacking a significant rainfall, with no measurement reaching 2 inches.
In recent days, there have been traces of up to 0.09 inches, but the overall trend has been dry for the past two months in northern Florida.
Thursday morning is set to be chilly as the cold front passes and the dry air settles in. Residents of Jacksonville should prepare for Thursday mornings with temperatures hovering in the mid- to upper 30s, which is roughly 10 degrees cooler than usual.
Chilly conditions are expected to prevail in inland and suburban regions. Frost advisories are currently in place from 3 a.m. to 8 a.m. on Thursday as cold temperatures may lead to overnight frost formation.
A frost advisory is now in effect for the Gainesville area. The chilly morning will start at approximately 32 degrees, with temperatures rising to the low 60s by the afternoon.
Central Florida
Central Florida will see the rain and storms move out by Wednesday afternoon. Expect a drop in temperatures as Wednesday progresses. Following sunset, the skies are expected to remain mostly clear, leading to a rapid drop in temperatures to the low 40s, akin to those observed in the Tampa Bay region.
On Thursday afternoon, expect a breezy atmosphere with gusts hitting 20 mph, potentially making it feel more like the upper 50s instead of the low 60s.
South Florida
With the worsening drought in South Florida, this front is unlikely to make a significant impact on the ongoing situation. Expect some lingering showers in South Florida on Wednesday late afternoon, but overall, drier air will sweep in quickly, clearing the area by evening. Overnight, temperatures are set to drop rapidly, leaving residents to greet Thursday morning with readings in the 50s.
Strong winds will persist at times, with gusts hitting 25 mph, contributing to a chillier feel in the temperatures. On Thursday afternoon, expect temperatures to climb into the low 70s across Southwest Florida, the Florida Keys, and southeast Florida.