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ORLANDO, Fla. – As spring break kicks off in Central Florida, residents and visitors should be prepared for some unpredictable weather conditions today and tomorrow, especially during the afternoon hours. While it’s not expected to be a complete washout, the optimal time for beach and pool activities is in the morning or early afternoon before the likelihood of storms increases later in the day.
Beachgoers should remain cautious, as there’s a high risk of rip currents along the coastal areas. For those planning to enjoy the sunny weather, it’s advisable to swim near lifeguards or simply relax on the beach without venturing into the water.
This afternoon, the potential for storms will rise as atmospheric conditions become more unstable across Central Florida. Showers and thunderstorms are likely to develop between 2 p.m. and 9 p.m., with some storms potentially reaching strong levels.
The Storm Prediction Center has placed all of Central Florida under a marginal risk for severe weather today. Although this is the lowest level on the severe weather scale, it still indicates that a few storms could briefly intensify.
The primary concerns include wind gusts reaching up to 60 miles per hour and hail approximately the size of quarters. With storms generally moving from south to north, some areas may experience multiple rounds of rain.
We are also expecting some beneficial rainfall, which could help chip away at drought conditions across parts of Central Florida. However, if you live in a flood prone area, you could see some minor flooding if storms repeatedly move over the same locations.
High temperatures today will run well above normal for this time of year. Orlando is expected to reach around 86 degrees before storms develop later in the afternoon.
Monday will bring another round of unsettled weather as a strong cold front approaches the region. The Storm Prediction Center has placed most of Central Florida under a Level 1 marginal risk for severe weather once again. The exception is northern Marion County, which is under a Level 2 slight risk.
Just like today, our biggest concerns will be wind gusts up to around 60 miles per hour and hail. The overall threat for tornadoes appears very low, though an isolated spin up cannot be completely ruled out.
High temperatures Monday will still be warm ahead of the front, climbing to around 84 degrees.
Behind the front, a brief blast of winter arrives. By Tuesday morning, temperatures in Orlando will drop to around 48 degrees. That means some of our colder spots north of I 4 could dip into the 30s, especially in parts of Lake and Volusia counties where temperatures tend to cool more quickly overnight.
Tuesday afternoon will feel much cooler compared to the start of the week. High temperatures will struggle to reach the low 60s in many locations.
Wednesday will bring another cool start to the day, with Orlando waking up to a low around 47 degrees before temperatures slowly warm through the afternoon.
High temperatures will gradually warm through the week, climbing back into the upper 70s by the time we reach next weekend.
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