Coldest air of the season so far expected Friday morning

A strong cold front comes through on Thursday, bringing chilly air through Saturday morning.


What You Need To Know

  • Temperatures drop on Thursday
  • Cold air peaks on Friday morning
  • Some areas north of Tampa will fall to the 20s


Ahead of the front, expect a chance of showers late Wednesday and into Thursday morning.

It will be windy on Thursday with a north breeze bringing in colder air. 

Temperatures fall to the 50s Thursday afternoon with colder air Thursday night.

Lows will fall back to near freezing Friday morning anywhere more than a few miles inland even for Manatee and Sarasota counties.

Lows in the 20s are likely for Pasco, Hernando, and Citrus counties.

Highs will reach the 50s Friday afternoon with plenty of sunshine. Another freeze is possible north of Tampa on Saturday morning.

The weekend will be slightly milder with highs in the 60s on Saturday. 

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Meteorologist Kyle Hanson

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