For residents and visitors in Orlando, today kicks off under a blanket of dense fog, particularly notable in Lake County, where the National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Dense Fog Advisory in effect until 10 AM EST. The fog is expected to recede by mid to late morning, leading to a clear sky and quickly rising temperatures. According to the National Weather Service, we're about to see a couple of 80-degree readings across the interior south of Lake Kissimmee, with the coast sticking to the low 70s.
Looking ahead, Friday is set to be warm and breezy, with a cold front on the horizon for Saturday that's set to slow down and weaken by the time it arrives. Temperatures will remain above average into the first week of February but don't expect to see any records breaking. Despite its debilitation, the NWS says the front may bring a slight chance of light showers north of Orlando. But confidence in the rain isn't riding high enough to declare it in the forecast fully. It will be noteworthy to see how these trends develop, as the National Weather Service reported "confidence increasing in above normal temperatures through the first full week of February."
Over on the waters, boaters have a mostly favorable outlook, save for some rougher conditions offshore north of Sebastian Inlet on Friday through early Saturday. Winds are expected to pick up while sea levels hover 2 to 4 ft into the coming week. Essential to note for pilots, the morning fog has led to some visibility issues, particularly at LEE, where "LIFR conditions due to fog" have persisted, as recorded by the NWS Aviation Weather Center. Conditions are anticipated to improve with VFR across other locations throughout the day.
The high-pressure system staying put signals a persistent warmth with the inbound front, likely not to bring drastic temperature dips. Comfortable conditions prevail on the horizon. As NWS suggests, looking at the greater picture, this period of warmth aligns with 8-14 Day CPC Outlooks predicting warmer than normal with near to slightly below normal precipitation across east-central Florida. So, while the scene is set for an upswing in the mercury, keep the umbrella tucked away for now — unless those fickle fronts decide to make a splashier appearance.
