ORLANDO, Fla. — Showers are hitting Central Florida tonight.

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However, it will be dry through the weekend, Channel 9 Certified Chief Meteorologist Tom Terry said. The next storm system -- the same one hitting Southern California with rain and snow -- will bring rain to Central Florida on Monday, Terry said.

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About 50% coverage is expected, Terry said.

Temperatures will drop in the 60s, nearing 70, next Tuesday and Wednesday. Lows will be in the 40s by Wednesday morning.

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Terry said that with Spring Break in full swing, beachgoers will want to take caution of rip currents, and caution swimmers to stay near lifeguards.

See his full video on rip currents in the video below:

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