ORLANDO, FLa. – Central Florida just wrapped up a gorgeous day, with Orlando officially hitting a warm 81°. Sunday turns up the heat a bit more, but the morning could start off with areas of patchy dense fog—so take it slow if you’re out early.
Once that clears, expect a beautiful setup: light winds, plenty of sunshine, and a noticeably drier feel. Highs will climb into the mid to upper 80s across the region, with west winds around 5–15 mph.
As we close out the final weekend of spring break, beachgoers along the Atlantic coast should stay alert—a high rip current risk remains in place. Breaking waves of 2 to 5 feet could also lead to minor beach erosion. If you’re heading into the water, it’s safest to swim near a lifeguard.
Fire weather is another concern. Sensitive conditions will persist through Monday across east central Florida due to very low humidity.
Relative humidity is just how much moisture is in the air compared to how much it could hold.
Think of the air like a sponge:
- If it’s holding a lot of water, the relative humidity is high (humid, sticky feeling)
- If it’s holding very little water, the relative humidity is low (dry air)
Simple example:
- 100% humidity = the air is full of moisture
- 50% humidity = the air is holding about half of what it can
- 20% humidity = very dry air
In weather terms, low relative humidity dries things out quickly, which is why fire risk goes up when humidity is low.
While Lake County has lifted its burn ban, others remain in effect—Brevard and Polk counties still have restrictions, and in Orange County, burning yard debris is always prohibited.
What a burn ban means:
- No outdoor burning, including campfires and bonfires
- No burning of yard waste or debris
- No unauthorized fireworks or open flames
- Grilling is usually allowed but should be done with caution
- Violations can result in fines or other penalties
Looking ahead to the workweek, the warm pattern sticks around. However, our next chance for rain arrives Tuesday into Wednesday as a front approaches and potentially stalling.
Expect breezy conditions with scattered showers, but temperatures will remain on the toasty side.