FORT MYERS, Fla. The last night of winter will be a cool one as much warmer weather beckons for later this week.
It’ll be mostly clear overnight with a low of 54, meteorologist Zach Maloch said. Monday will feature mostly sunny skies and highs near 80, with slightly cooler temperatures by the coast and slightly warmer temperatures inland.
Highs will rise steadily through Thursday, when the temperature is expected to top out at 87.
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