Consistent Weather Pattern Brings Heat and Sporadic Showers to Central Florida

ORLANDO, Fla. – While Wednesday will remain mostly calm, don’t expect it to be entirely dry.

As moisture steadily climbs along the developing sea breeze boundary, a few showers are set to emerge across the area. Throughout the afternoon, isolated showers may move inland from the coast, but these will be scattered, with coverage predicted at just 20 to 30 percent.

By Wednesday night, temperatures will drop to the 60s in most parts. The combination of residual moisture and light winds could lead to the formation of patchy fog from late Wednesday night into the early hours of Thursday.

Meanwhile, beachgoers should remain cautious, as the risk of rip currents is high at all coastal spots. This is due to ongoing onshore winds and rising seas, so swimmers should exercise extreme caution.

Looking forward, the weather pattern is expected to remain fairly consistent from Thursday into early next week, as high pressure moves into the Atlantic. Each afternoon, the daily sea breeze will continue to develop and move inland, sparking scattered showers. The chance of rain will vary from 20 to 40 percent each day, with the highest likelihood occurring during the afternoon, particularly in the interior and western regions.

The bigger story will be the heat. Temperatures are forecast to run 5 to 10 degrees above normal, with afternoon highs consistently reaching the low to mid 80s. Some locations, including Leesburg and Sanford, could approach record highs this weekend.

As you make plans for the weekend, remember that the time changes early Sunday morning as we spring forward one hour.