FLORIDA — A rare early June cold front is sweeping across Florida on Friday morning, dropping temperatures 5 to 10 degrees below normal for this time of year and delivering a statewide cool-down that feels dramatically out of place on the June calendar. Widespread 60s are settling across the state with Jacksonville hitting a crisp 62 degrees, Gainesville at 64, Tampa at 69, and Orlando reaching 66, marking one of the most refreshing early June mornings Florida residents have experienced in recent memory.
Rare June Cold Front Delivering Statewide 60s Across Florida Friday Morning
The cold front pushing through Florida is producing morning temperatures that span from the low 60s in the north to the low 70s across the south, a remarkable departure from the oppressive heat that has dominated the state in recent weeks. Tallahassee is sitting at 64 degrees, Pensacola at 69, and Panama City at 68, while the northern tier from Jacksonville through Gainesville is seeing the coolest readings of the morning event.
Southern Florida is moderating the cool-down slightly thanks to Gulf and Atlantic influence, with Naples at 71, Miami at 73, Fort Lauderdale at 74, and West Palm Beach at 72 through the morning hours. Key West sits at the warmest reading of 81 degrees reflecting its tropical position and distance from the frontal influence.
Temperatures Running 5 to 10 Degrees Below Normal for Early June Across the State…