ORLANDO, Fla. – Comfortable weather has arrived in Central Florida, but it comes with a catch, as gusty winds and dry air will keep fire danger elevated over the next few days.
After a noticeably cooler start Tuesday morning, temperatures through the day are expected to remain below average in the low to mid 80s.
Winds out of the east to northeast will ramp up through the afternoon, with gusts reaching around 25 mph inland and up to 30 to 35 mph along the coast.
FIRE & MARINE HAZARDS
The combination of very dry air and breezy conditions will increase the threat for brush fires, which is why a Red Flag Warning is in effect Tuesday afternoon between 11 a.m. and 8 p.m.
Remember, any little spark could easily start and spread a fire in these conditions.
The winds are expected to keep beach and boating activities dangerous as strong onshore winds will keep rough surf, rip currents, and rough seas over the next few days.
LATE WEEK
As we move through the week, the winds should start to die down a bit. A weaker onshore flow sets up Wednesday into Thursday, and while a brief coastal shower is possible, rain chances remain low, generally 20 percent or less. Temperatures stay near seasonal norms, with upper 70s along the coast and low 80s inland.
WEEKEND
Looking ahead into the weekend, a warming trend takes over. Afternoon sea breeze interactions could spark a few isolated to widely scattered storms inland each day, with rain chances in the 20 to 30 percent range.
Highs will climb into the mid to upper 80s, with some inland spots nearing 90 degrees by Sunday into Monday.