ORLANDO, Fla. – Central Florida is settling into a stretch of warm and mostly dry weather to start the week, before a weak front brings a few showers midweek and another front approaches next weekend.
TODAY THROUGH MONDAY
High pressure will keep conditions warm and dry across Central Florida through the start of the week. Afternoon highs will reach the low to mid 80s.
BEACH HAZARDS
A lingering swell will keep a high risk of rip currents at area beaches today. So if you do plan on venturing out into the water, make sure you’re doing it near a staffed lifeguard tower.
TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY
A weak front will slide into Central Florida Tuesday and stall across the area into midweek.
This will bring a slight increase in moisture and a few spotty showers, especially Tuesday afternoon. Rain chances will range from 20 to 50 percent Tuesday and Wednesday.
A few isolated afternoon storms will also be possible, mainly during the peak heating of the day. While severe weather is not expected, a stronger storm could produce small hail, gusty winds, and brief heavy downpours.
Rainfall totals will remain on the lower side, with most areas picking up less than a half inch. This means the rain will provide little relief to ongoing drought conditions.
Temperatures will dip slightly but remain above normal, with highs still in the upper 70s to mid 80s.
LATE WEEK INTO THE WEEKEND
As the front fades, high pressure will build back into the region late week, bringing a return to drier and warmer conditions.
Highs will climb into the mid to upper 80s inland by Friday, with plenty of sunshine.
Another cold front may approach Central Florida next weekend. Timing is still uncertain, but for now only a low chance of showers and storms (around 20%) is expected Saturday, with temperatures staying warm in the 80s.