ORLANDO, Fla. – Weather is a go for a historic launch as Artemis II is set to lift off Wednesday evening.
A more unsettled pattern begins to build later this week, bringing higher rain chances.
Wednesday
Conditions remain good across Central Florida and along the coast, with light easterly winds increasing to 10–15 mph this afternoon and gusts up to 25 mph near the coast.
A brief shower can’t be ruled out, with coverage low at 10–20%.
Skies will be partly sunny, with highs reaching the low 80s.
The main concern will be along the coastline, as a high risk of rip currents remains in place.
Late Week
The pattern begins to shift slightly, with increasing moisture by Thursday.
Rain chances rise to 40–60%, with a few storms possible as instability increases.
By Friday into the Easter weekend, expect a return to more typical scattered afternoon showers, with rain chances around 20–40%.
Temperatures continue to warm, climbing into the mid to upper 80s.
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Next Week
A cold front approaches, bringing higher rain and storm chances, especially Monday into Tuesday.
There is still some uncertainty on timing, but this looks to be the next more active stretch of weather.
Behind the front, slightly cooler air returns, bringing temperatures closer to normal.