Orlando weather: Cold front, storms possible mid-week across Central Florida

ORLANDO, Fla. - Tonight's low is expected to be around 65°F, with Tuesday's high reaching 89°F.

Tuesday will be partly sunny skies, with temperatures climbing into the upper 80s inland and the middle 80s along the beaches. Light winds are anticipated, with temperatures hovering near record highs.

BEACH FORECAST:  Beachgoers can expect surf heights of 1-3 feet, with high tide occurring in the mid-afternoon.

THEME PARK FORECAST: Those planning to visit theme parks on Tuesday are advised to bring hats and sunglasses due to the anticipated heat. Rain gear will be necessary for Wednesday afternoon and evening, followed by a light jacket from Thursday into the weekend.

LONG RANGE INTO THE WEEKEND: Looking ahead to the weekend, a line of showers and storms is forecast to move across central Florida on Wednesday afternoon and evening. Some of these storms may be strong, with the potential for a few to become severe. 

The timing for these storms is expected to be between noon and 2 p.m. around Gainesville and Palm Coast, then progressing south towards Orlando by early evening before exiting the area between 7 and 11 p.m.

While there is a slight chance of severe storms, the tornado risk appears to be minimal at this time. Winds will shift out of the northwest late Wednesday night and become breezy into Thursday.

Expect mostly sunny skies from Thursday through the weekend, with cool nights and comfortable afternoons. The coolest temperatures are forecast for Friday night, with some areas experiencing temperatures in the 40s.