Today, Orlando residents looking up at the sky might see more than just the usual Florida sunshine. The National Weather Service predicts "scattered showers and storms this afternoon, mainly along and inland from the Treasure Coast." While VFR conditions will dominate most of the day, aviation interests should be aware of patchy fog and potential visibility reductions, especially around LEE and OBE airports through around 13Z.
The weather forecast does hint at minor coastal flooding, which has become a consistent annoyance, particularly during the late morning high tides through the upcoming weekend. Property near the barrier islands and the Intracoastal may feel this brunt. Meanwhile, a tropical development in the northwest Caribbean or southern Gulf of Mexico will be watched next week, with the weather service affording a 40% chance of that prospect. Predictions, however, remain hazy: It is too early to determine what, if any, impacts this would bring to East Central Florida.
This weekend in Orlando, the likelihood of rain will hang in the air, with "broad 30-40% chances for showers and a few storms," as detailed by the National Weather Service. The marine conditions will tense from winds to waters as "northeast winds freshen to 8-13 KT," turning coast-side leisure into a windy affair. Beach-goers should note that conditions are brewing towards a moderate to high rip current risk.
As for the immediate outlook, Orlando is set for steady temperatures around the upper 80s to low 90s, with showers and storms more of a maybe than a given. Yet the climate of cautious watchfulness is prevalent, with the authorities advising the community to stay tuned to future weather updates.
