ORLANDO, Fla. – A summer-like pattern is settling into east Central Florida, bringing unseasonably warm temperatures and the return of spotty afternoon showers over the next several days.
A steady east-southeast breeze will keep drawing moisture inland through the weekend. That added moisture, combined with daytime heating, will help trigger isolated to scattered showers during the afternoon hours. Rain chances remain around 20–40% through Friday, then rise slightly to about 40–50% on Saturday as humidity increases.
Most areas won’t see widespread rain, but a few showers could briefly produce lightning during the afternoon.
Temperatures will run well above average for early March. Highs Thursday will reach the low 80s along the coast, while inland communities climb into the mid-80s. The warmth builds a bit more this weekend, with coastal areas staying in the low 80s and inland locations reaching the mid to upper 80s.
Also, a quick reminder to adjust your clocks this weekend. Daylight Saving Time begins early Sunday morning, so clocks move forward by one hour. The good news is we’ll start seeing longer evenings, with sunset shifting to around 7:30 p.m. Sunday.
Heading into next week, slightly drier air filters into the region, which should lower rain chances. Only a few isolated showers are expected, while the warm trend continues with highs in the mid to upper 80s.