ORLANDO, Fla. – A noticeable shift is underway in Central Florida’s weather pattern as warmer air returns, rain chances slowly creep back in.
While the next few days favor a warmer setup, changes late this weekend could bring another round of unsettled weather and cooler air.
WEDNESDAY
High pressure sliding offshore Wednesday will turn winds more easterly, allowing warmer and more humid air to move back into Central Florida. This will allow temperatures to rebound nicely, maxing out in the the low to mid 70s.
While most areas are expected to stay dry, increasing moisture Wednesday night may lead to a few isolated showers near the coast.
Overnight lows settle into the low 50s to mid 60s, with the coolest readings north of the I-4 corridor.
Beachgoers should use extra caution Wednesday. Increasing onshore flow and building swells are creating a high risk of rip currents at all area beaches, and entering the surf is not advised.
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LATE WEEK
A weak area of low pressure developing near the Bahamas will keep onshore flow in place, allowing moisture to gradually increase.
Scattered showers will be possible both Thursday and Friday, mainly along the coast, while inland areas remain mainly dry.
Temperatures continue to warm, climbing into the upper 70s Thursday and reaching the low 80s by Friday.
WEEKEND
Warm weather takes hold this weekend as a large winter system stays north of Florida. Saturday and Sunday look mostly dry, with highs soaring well above normal and some locations reaching the mid to upper 80s by Sunday afternoon.
NEXT WEEK
Changes arrive early next week as a cold front finally pushes south toward Central Florida. Rain chances increase to around 20–40% late Sunday and into early Monday as the front moves through.
Behind it, drier air returns and temperatures trend cooler, with below-normal nighttime lows possible Monday and Tuesday nights.