Dangerous coastal conditions expected as fall front sweeps through Florida

A fall front is sweeping through Central Florida on Saturday, bringing rain, falling temperatures and strong winds — with dangerous conditions along the coast.Rain will continue through the morning and afternoon as the front pushes south. Drier weather arrives by evening, with a little late-day sunshine possible in some areas. But temperatures will continue to drop, making the afternoon cooler than the early morning.Winds will strengthen Saturday night, with gusts of 25 to 35 mph inland and up to 45 mph along the coast. Sunday stays very windy, with northeast winds of 15 to 25 mph and gusts of 35 to 45 mph, strongest near the beaches.Boaters and beachgoers face hazardous conditions as seas build to 9 to 14 feet. A gale warning and small craft advisory are in effect for coastal waters, and officials urge residents and visitors to stay out of the water. A high surf advisory covers the entire Central Florida coastline through early Tuesday morning.Sunday will be partly cloudy and mainly d