Lakeland Weather: Rain Likely On Friday

LAKELAND, FL — Friday is likely to bring more rain but not nearly as severe as Thursday. Forecasters are calling for a high near 62 and windy conditions.

Here is the detailed forecast from the National Weather Service for the Miami area:

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Friday

Showers likely, mainly between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62. Windy, with a west wind 18 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

A lake wind advisory was in effect through 7 p.m. meaning that boaters should expect rough chop on area lakes. Small boats will be especially prone to capsizing, according to the National Weather Service.

Friday Night

A 50 percent chance of showers, mainly before 8 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. West wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

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