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FORECAST: A chilly start to 2026

We'll kick off January 1 with widespread 40s and 30s inland.
Chilly start to 2026
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Here is your forecast for Wednesday, December 31st, 2025.

After the coldest start to New Year's Eve since 2000 in Fort Myers and Punta Gorda, temperatures stayed cool this afternoon and are are dropping tonight.

Ringing in the new year outdoors?

Layer up. Temperatures will be dropping through the 40s. While you may want extra layers, you won't need any rain gear, as dry conditions persist.

For Thursday, New Year's Day, morning lows will start in the 40s, 30s inland, where Frost Advisories are in effect.

Afternoon highs will climb toward 70° with ample sunshine.

By the weekend, temperatures will return to the mid to upper 70s.

FOX 4 EVENING METEOROLOGIST KATIE WALLS


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