Rain chances rise Friday as front nears Central Florida

Higher-than-normal rain chances return to Central Florida as a cold front nears the area.TonightAnother wonderful evening is on tap for our area as gentle easterly winds persist overnight. We will have a few fair-weather clouds rolling in and out of our skies. Dry conditions will prevail overnight and into Friday morning with lows dropping down into the low-mid 70s.FridayWe are on front watch as a cold front will begin moving into northern Florida on Friday. Ahead of this front, moisture and instability will increase over our area, providing for a better chance of showers and storms Friday afternoon. After a dry start to the day with a mix of sun and clouds, spotty showers and storms will begin developing around lunchtime. More potent downpours will continue to develop near the I-4 corridor mid-afternoon and slowly push towards the north and east. These storms will linger into the early evening. Highs will once again hit the low 90s.This WeekendThe aforementioned cold front will cross