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Central Florida stays windy before spring warmup arrives. Here’s when

High risk of rip currents in effect, with possible beach erosion

ORLANDO, FLa. – Blustery conditions will stick around through Thursday, with steady north winds of 10–20 mph and gusts ramping up to 25–35 mph—strongest right along the coastline.

Winds

A high rip current risk remains in effect across the entire Atlantic coast, along with rough surf and the potential for minor beach erosion.

If you’re heading out for a beach day, it’s best to swim near a lifeguard.

[RELATED: How to spot and escape a rip current]

A few isolated coastal showers could pop up, but most areas will stay dry. Temperatures will top out in the upper 60s to low 70s.

Highs today

Spring officially arrives Friday at 10:46 a.m., and the weather will match the occasion—dry, breezy, and warming into the upper 70s.

The warming trend continues into the weekend, with highs climbing into the 80s under dry skies. The next cold front is expected to move in on Tuesday, bringing a chance for showers.