ORLANDO, Fla. – Central Florida is getting an early taste of summer just as Daylight Saving Time begins. Afternoon temperatures this weekend will climb well above normal, with some areas nearing record highs.
Friday & Saturday
Afternoon sea breezes will develop and push inland, which could trigger isolated to scattered showers and possibly a brief lightning storm. Rain chances remain low today around 10 to 30 percent both Friday and Saturday.
Temperatures will stay warm, with highs reaching the lower 80s along the coast and the middle 80s inland both days.
Beach Hazards
Beach conditions remain the biggest concern. A persistent east northeast swell will continue to create numerous strong rip currents at all Central Florida beaches, along with occasional rough surf.
Daylight Saving Begins
And don’t forget to adjust your clocks this weekend. Daylight Saving Time begins early Sunday morning, meaning we spring forward one hour and start gaining more daylight in the evenings. Sunset on Sunday shifts to near 7:30 p.m.
Next Week
From Sunday through Thursday, high pressure remains in place across the Sunshine State. A few onshore moving showers and an isolated afternoon lightning storm inland cannot be ruled out, but overall rain chances will stay at 20 percent or lower for most days.
Above normal warmth will continue into next week. Highs will reach the lower 80s along the coast and the middle to upper 80s inland, with a few spots possibly nearing 90 degrees.
Some of these temperatures may approach daily records.