ORLANDO, Fla. – We had a brief layer of chill come across our area late Sunday and through the day yesterday. Short-lived doesn’t quite do it justice as our high temperatures continue to rapidly climb for the latter half of your week.
Today is still fairly comfortable. A light breeze helps keep temperatures relatively tame, however welcomes the onset of rip currents along our Atlantic coastline.
There is a high risk in effect for each of our Atlantic coast counties, Flagler down to Brevard with 2-4 foot swells anticipated thanks to the elevated coastal winds.
Despite getting some much needed rain this past Sunday, our drought concerns continue to grow.
The rainfall forecast ahead reinforces this, as we’re only looking to pick up trace amounts between now and this time next week.
Our next cold front looks a bit on the dry and finicky side. Despite taking our temperatures out of above average range for a short period, it won’t bring us nearly as much rain as the one we encountered through Sunday night.
Before we get there, we’ll have to see what records we can meet or exceed this coming weekend. Ahead of the front, subtropical ridging absolutely dominates.
Afternoon temps could reach as high as the upper 80s in a few spots across the Florida peninsula. The reining champion for warmest daytime high historically on Saturday is 88.
The forecast puts us around 87, so it will be close. The same can be said for a few other locations here in town.
The increasing heat and relatively dry weather is only going to exacerbate the fire threat we’re currently tracking. A few notable brush fires occurred over the weekend, and thankfully no additional fires were identified after the rockin’ lightning that took place Sunday night.
Expect little in the way of issue or impact from the weather department the rest of your work week. I highly encourage you wear some sun block going forward and hydrate well if you intend on being outside for long periods. It may still be winter, but our UV index will peak at a 7/10 by Friday.
Then, make sure your winter jacket or coat is washed and ready for a chilly start this time next week.