ORLANDO, Fla. – Central Florida is heading into a weekend with well above-average temperatures. Afternoon highs are expected to be in the upper 70s and 80s.
Rain chances stay low, with only a 20 to 30 percent coverage for a few quick, isolated showers during the afternoon. Most spots will stay dry, and the overall trend is for partly cloudy skies with stubborn morning clouds giving way to a bit of afternoon sun.
Sunday brings more of the same with a high of 87 degrees in Orlando, and don’t forget—it’s also time to set your clocks ahead one hour for daylight saving time!
While this weekend will feel like summer, changes are on the horizon. Models are hinting at a cold front moving in early Thursday morning.
This front is expected to bring an uptick in rain chances, with coverage increasing to around 50 percent. A few embedded thunderstorms are possible as the front passes, and it will grow breezier through Thursday.
Before the front arrives, we could see our first 90-degree day of the year in Orlando on Wednesday. Temperatures then trend closer to average by Friday.
Beach and outdoor safety conditions
If you’re headed to the shore, get ready for toasty and breezy conditions. Air temperatures will hover around 80 degrees, with water temps near 66 degrees. Southeasterly winds are expected at 10 to 15 mph, with gusts occasionally reaching up to 25 mph.
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