FLORIDA — The late November sun rises over Central Florida with a golden glow, cutting through patches of early fog and hinting at another warm, tranquil day. Thanksgiving week begins on a quiet and comfortable note, with temperatures climbing into the low 80s and little to disrupt travel plans across the I-4 corridor from Orlando to Tampa.
The National Weather Service in Melbourne expects light winds and patchy morning fog, especially in low-lying and rural areas before 8 a.m. Drivers should use caution during the early commute as visibility briefly dips in spots. Once the fog burns off, the region transitions into sunny skies and mild humidity, setting the stage for an almost summer-like stretch through Tuesday.
Highs will reach 81–84°F across Orange and Seminole Counties through midweek, with mostly sunny afternoons and calm evenings in the low 60s. A weak boundary midweek could bring a touch more cloud cover Wednesday night, but no rainfall is expected. Thanksgiving Day looks nearly perfect for travelers and outdoor gatherings, with highs near 75°F, a light northwest breeze, and plenty of sunshine — a true gift for early holiday plans and Black Friday shoppers.
Looking ahead, models suggest cooler, drier air filtering into northern Florida next weekend as a larger national cold front slides eastward — part of a system expected to bring snow and icy travel to parts of the Midwest and Northeast after Thanksgiving.
Five-Day Forecast for Orlando, FL:
Sun: 81/63 – Patchy fog; sunny afternoon.
Mon: 81/62 – Mostly sunny; calm winds.
Tue: 83/63 – Mostly sunny; warm.
Wed: 84/64 – Slightly breezy; partly cloudy late.
Thu: 75/52 – Thanksgiving sunshine; mild and dry.
