According to the National Weather Service Melbourne, FL, Orlando residents can expect a break in the rain later today as showers are set to diminish through the morning and into the afternoon. Drier conditions are anticipated after a spell of medium to heavy rainfall overnight, especially south of the I-4 corridor, with some areas receiving a notable 2-4 inches.
The National Weather Service has released temperatures that will dip slightly today, warm up through Wednesday, and cool down again by Friday. This is a minor reprieve for anyone ready for a taste of spring. However, northerly winds throughout the day may make it feel chillier than the anticipated recovery into the lower 70s.
For boating enthusiasts and maritime occupations, poor to hazardous conditions will return by Thursday night and continue into early Friday. Winds are forecast to pick up again, urging caution or avoiding venturing onto the waters during that period.
Focusing on the aviation sector, visibility has dropped significantly at certain airfields, notably LEE and DAB, with predictions of mist and low stratus causing visibility to sink "to 1SM or less at times," according to the National Weather Service's aviation forecast. Over the ocean, scattered numerous showers coupled with lightning have been a concern. However, this is expected to decrease as the area of low pressure that brought the intense conditions moves further away throughout the day.
Regarding this week's temperatures, we'll see highs in the mid-to-upper 70s. Thursday's temperatures will likely reach 80 degrees Fahrenheit before the cold front hits, dropping Friday's temperatures into the upper 60s and low 70s. The extended forecast promises a return to milder weather going into the weekend after a brief cold spell.
As for the day-to-day, Orlando and the surrounding areas are set to experience a pleasant turnaround from the muddled, wet start of the week. With clear skies rolling in by this evening and overnight, those previously dampened can look forward to what's shaping up to be a mostly sunny and pleasant coming weekend.
