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Partly cloudy and warm as rain chances go up this weekend

ORLANDO, Fla. — The sunny and warm weather pattern will continue Friday in Central Florida.

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After a cool start in the morning, things will warm up nicely in the afternoon.

The high temperature in Orlando should reach around 88 degrees Friday.

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Anyone headed to the coast should look out for a high rip current risk.

We will see a higher risk of rain and storms Saturday.

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More sunny days with highs in the 90s will turn next week.

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