As residents of Orlando wake up to leftovers and gift wrap from the holiday festivities, the National Weather Service Melbourne FL provides a glimpse of the weather forecast— a continuation of the warm spell with early morning fog stirring some headaches into the weekend. In their latest report, they noted, early morning fog will continue to be the main weather concern into the weekend, with patchy/areas of dense fog possible.
Despite the misty starts, temperatures are clocking in higher than the seasonal norms, expected to remain dry and comfortable through Monday. However, Orlando and the surrounding areas should brace for a shift post-holiday cheer. A strong cold front is forecast to move through the area late Monday night/early Tuesday, the National Weather Service warned, "ushering in colder than normal conditions through at least New Year's Eve/New Year's Day. Beachgoers are also advised to heed the warnings of a building swell and the increasing danger of rip currents this weekend and into Monday.
Heading into the new workweek, things are set to turn brisk following that cold front's arrival. Highs continue above normal U70s to L80s on Mon (pre-frontal), then drop on average of 10-15 degrees (post-frontal) on Tue into the 60s and L70s, forecasters said. With the front, the city will experience a substantial cooldown, leaving your shorts and sandals combo feeling out of touch with the suddenly chilly atmosphere. As for the marine conditions, sailors and fishers can expect mostly favorable boating conditions until early next week when seas will build, and winds could push up to 15-25 knots post-frontal.
Fire concerns are minimal for now, largely due to higher relative humidity levels and light winds reported by the National Weather Service. Yet, by mid-next week, as the nip in the air takes hold, humidity could dip to concerning levels. "Min RHs Tue afternoon in the 30s to L40s near/north of I-4," they caution, which has implications for fire weather across the region. For those planning for their New Year's Eve attire, prepare to bundle up; Orlando's end-of-year chill might just be the uninvited guest to your outdoor countdown celebration.
