Rain and storms expected before a cold front arrives Friday

CENTRAL FLA. — A few spotty showers developed Wednesday, and slightly higher rain chances are on the way for Thursday.

The sprinkles will end this evening, but some light activity may redevelop in the early morning hours. Morning lows will be in the low 70s.

Evening Forecast: Wednesday, October 14, 2026 (WFTV)

A touch more moisture moves in for Thursday, bringing slightly higher shower coverage to the area. Most will stay dry, with temps in the low 90s.

We are tracking Weather On the Way for Friday and the weekend as a cold front sweeps through the area.

Much higher coverage of rain and storms is likely for Friday ahead of the front. Highs to close out the week will be in the low 90s.

The front will move through the area, bringing clouds and more rain. Behind the front, gusty winds will develop with gusts over 40 mph possible at the coast. Highs for Saturday will be in the upper 70s.

The winds will remain elevated for Sunday, with a few showers still possible. The clouds will remain to close out the weekend, with temps in the upper 70s.

The active onshore flow continues into next week, keeping winds elevated at the coast. Scattered showers will also be possible, with highs holding in the low 80s.