The Brief
- Florida cold front approaching later this week will trigger a major weekend temperature drop across the state.
- Daytime highs are forecast to reach only into the 60s this weekend, accompanied by overnight lows dipping into the 40s.
- A strong push of cooler, drier air will arrive by Friday following minimal shower activity.
TAMPA, Fla. – A strong cold front will sweep across Florida late Thursday and into Friday, sending weekend temperatures plunging into the 40s.
Florida cold front arrival
What we know:
A powerful cold weather system will advance across the state late Thursday into Friday. Forecasters expect only a few isolated rain showers before a massive surge of drier, cooler air settles in across the region by Friday.
Dropping weekend temperatures
By the numbers:…