ORLANDO, Fla. – Our wet weather pattern continues into Labor Day and the days ahead, with several rounds of showers and storms likely across Central Florida.
At the same time, breezy onshore winds and building surf are creating dangerous conditions at area beaches, especially if you’re heading out for the holiday.
🌧️ Scattered Storms Likely Through Mid-Week
A weak area of low pressure along a stalled front is keeping things unsettled across Central Florida. Expect numerous showers and storms through Monday afternoon and evening. Some areas may experience multiple rounds of rain, which could lead to localized flooding, especially in spots that have already seen heavy rain over the past few days.
The rain won’t be constant, but with slow-moving storms and plenty of moisture in the air, some showers could linger over the same area for extended periods. Rain chances stay elevated (50–70%) through Thursday.
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Highs will reach the upper 80s, staying a bit below average due to the clouds and rain. Overnight lows remain muggy in the mid-70s.
🏖️ Beachgoers Beware: HIGH Risk of Rip Currents
If you’re planning to head to the coast on Monday, extreme caution is urged.
- Volusia County & North Brevard Beaches: A HIGH risk of life-threatening rip currents is in effect due to strong onshore winds and increasing swell. Rough surf and strong currents will make swimming hazardous.
- South Brevard & Treasure Coast Beaches: A MODERATE risk of dangerous rip currents exists, with worsening conditions possible later today.
🚩 Beach Safety Reminder: Swim near lifeguards, never swim alone and pay close attention to beach warning flags. If you’re caught in a rip current, don’t panic. Float, wave for help and swim parallel to shore to escape the current.
🌊 Marine Conditions: Rough Waters for Boaters
A Small Craft Advisory remains in effect for the Volusia coastal waters. Winds out of the northeast are gusting near 20 knots, with seas building to 5–7 feet. Conditions are not favorable for small boats.
Brevard and Treasure Coast waters will also be choppy, with seas of 3–6 feet and higher gusts possible offshore. Boaters should be prepared for rapidly changing weather and scattered lightning storms through tonight.
🌀 Watching the Tropics
The National Hurricane Center is monitoring an area of disturbed weather off the west coast of Africa. This tropical wave has a 40% chance of development over the next seven days as it moves west across the Atlantic.
🌴 Important to Note: This system is not currently a threat to Central Florida, but we are watching it closely as the peak of hurricane season approaches. Now is a good time to check your hurricane supplies and stay weather-aware.
🔍 Looking Ahead
- Tuesday–Thursday: Scattered storms remain likely each afternoon and evening, with drier air slowly arriving by late week.
- Friday–Sunday: Rain chances begin to decrease, but hotter temperatures return, with heat index values potentially rising above 100 again.