ORLANDO, Fla. — A fall front is moving through Central Florida on Thursday, bringing scattered showers, gusty winds and rough surf along the coast before ushering in a noticeable change in temperatures.
Showers will be scattered and fast-moving, with the greatest chance of rain near the coastline. Winds will also increase throughout the day, with gusts of 30 to 35 mph possible at local beaches.
Those stronger winds will create poor boating conditions and dangerous surf.
Several advisories are in effect near the coast, including a Small Craft Advisory, High Surf Advisory, Coastal Flood Advisory and warnings about dangerous rip currents.
Officials are discouraging people from entering the surf over the next couple of days because of the hazardous conditions.
The front isn’t all bad news, though.
Drier and cooler air will begin moving in as early as Thursday night, setting the stage for a taste of fall across Central Florida.
About half of Central Florida could wake up to temperatures in the 60s Friday morning.
Those cooler temperatures will become more widespread heading into the weekend, with all of Central Florida expected to wake up to 60s.
A few locations in Marion County could even dip into the 50s.
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