First Alert Weather Forecast: Routine weather through Thursday, much colder weather arrives by Friday, weekend

Gainesville, Florida (WCJB): A more changeable pattern ahead.

• Tonight: Clear skies early. Some clouds roll in late. Lows in the upper 40s to lower 50s.
• Tuesday: Partly sunny. Highs near 80.
• Extended: A strong front arrives Friday.

FORECAST: Fairly seasonal weather through Thursday across NCFL, with highs in the 70s/lower 80s and lows in the 50s.

However, some areas will briefly dip down into the upper 40s by Tuesday morning.

You’ll also notice increasing clouds into the mid-week period.

FIRST ALERT: A strong cold front arrives Friday.

Behind the front, expect much colder weather for the end of the week/weekend.

Lows will be in the low-mid 40s, with wind chills in the 30s.

Highs this weekend will be limited to the 60s.

Jackets & sweaters will certainly be needed!

TROPICS

All is quiet across the Atlantic basin.

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