Boaters should take note: The National Weather Service in Melbourne warns of difficult conditions at sea that will continue through Tuesday afternoon, especially if you're venturing into Gulf Stream waters. Navigators can expect seas rolling between 6 and 8 feet with a gradual decrease in height, but you're not quite out of choppy waters just yet. Small Craft Advisories remain in place for the Gulf Stream zones until 4 PM today, as reported by the National Weather Service.
Across the land, meanwhile, it's a mixed bag of temperature play, with the mercury hovering near to slightly below what's normal for this time of year. Orlando and areas north can expect to see the mid to upper 60s, while the southern parts will be a tad warmer in the low 70s. Despite high pressure building across the Eastern U.S., northerly winds ensure that low-level moisture remains, particularly in the south. This is causing some models to pick up on the potential of light showers, especially across Okeechobee and the Treasure Coast, where weak wind divergence is modeled at 700mb and low-level RHs are greater than 85%, the forecast discussion states. So, keep that umbrella handy if you're in these areas today.
Looking towards the midweek, conditions begin to shift as a cold front descends into the southeast U.S. and crosses Central Florida come Thursday. Temperatures will take a subtle nosedive; nothing drastic, but you'll feel the difference. As we head towards the weekend, however, a fresh surge of high pressure takes the reins, promising to deliver more settled and dry weather Friday onwards, with rain chances only nudging back in as the weekend unfolds.
Aviators are getting a clearer vista with generally VFR (Visual Flight Rules) conditions expected today. Mostly dry today, though a few to scattered showers will be possible by late morning/early afternoon along the Treasure Coast, according to aviation forecasts. Northern winds will sweep across the sector, peaking at 8-12 knots with the odd 20-knot gust possible along the Treasure Coast as the day progresses.
Those hitting the sack tonight in the Orlando area can look forward to a cool evening with temperatures potentially dropping into the mid to upper 40s by Friday morning. It's a similar story along the coast and in Martin County with overnight lows settling in the low to mid-50s. So, break out the cozy blankets and enjoy a crisp start to your mornings as the week closes out.
