Daytona Beach starts Thursday mostly cloudy and around 61 degrees, but the easygoing weather will not last all weekend. Clouds build through the day as temperatures climb to about 79, then a strong cold front pushes through Thursday night with gusty winds and a sharp cooldown.
Warm Thursday Gives Way To A Windy Front
Thursday afternoon should stay mostly cloudy, with west winds of 5 to 10 mph and gusts reaching 20 mph. Rain chances remain low around Daytona Beach, although a passing shower cannot be completely ruled out across parts of Central Florida.
The latest outlook is a sharper turn from the warm pattern described in Hoodline's earlier forecast. Hoodline's forecast puts Thursday-night temperatures near 59 degrees, while the National Weather Service Melbourne discussion calls for gusty winds behind the front.
Friday Night Could Feel Like A Different Season
Friday brings mostly sunny skies, but the high will only reach about 71 degrees. The bigger change arrives Friday night, when clear skies and northwest winds send temperatures down to around 48 degrees, with inland parts of Volusia County potentially feeling colder.
Saturday looks sunny and breezy with a high near 64, followed by a mostly clear night around 53 degrees. Sunday rebounds to about 71 under mostly sunny skies, though northeast winds of 10 to 15 mph will keep the beachside air noticeably brisk.
Rain Chances Return Next Week
The forecast turns unsettled Monday through Wednesday. A slight chance of showers arrives Monday, rain showers become likely Tuesday with gusts up to 35 mph, and showers are likely Wednesday with only a slight chance of thunderstorms.
That later-week rain could matter beyond umbrellas and soggy commutes. Flood warnings remain in effect along St. Johns River forecast points, including DeLand, and forecasters are monitoring the possibility of additional heavy rain while noting that the timing and location remain uncertain.
