Hot steamy temps expected for Memorial Day

Heat returns with a vengeance Monday

ORLANDO, Fla. – Heat will continue Sunday and will actually rise a bit more before the end of the holiday weekend, according to News 6 meteorologist Samara Cokinos.

"High temperatures from Orlando to Ocala will range from 94 to 97 degrees Sunday," Cokinos said. "Near the coast the east breeze will keep temps a little cooler, but still hot from 85 in Cocoa Beach to 90 degrees in Daytona Beach and Palm Coast."

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There will be plenty of sunshine with hardly any cloud cover overhead Sunday.

High pressure will continue to take all the rain over the plains and move it north to the Great Lakes region.

"There is no rain in the forecast for several days," Cokinos said.

If you plan on heading to the beach to beat the heat, pay attention to the flags flying at the lifeguard towers.

 

 

There will be moderate to high rip currents along all our area beaches.

"Remember, don't try to fight the current, you won't win. The water is too powerful for even the strongest swimmers. Swim parallel to shore, or signal for help from a lifeguard."

Clear skies will allow temperatures to sink to the low 70s Sunday night. Fog is possible Monday morning, but it won't last long.

"The heat returns with a vengeance Monday, with highs ranging from 96 in Orlando to 98 in Ocala. The coast will be 88 to 95 steamy degrees."

The first mention of rain will come on Friday with a 20% chance of showers.


About the Author:

Emmy Award Winning Meteorologist Samara Cokinos joined the News 6 team in September 2017. In her free time, she loves running and being outside.

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