For those of you hitting the road early this morning in Orlando, expect to wade through a thick blanket of fog as the National Weather Service in Melbourne has issued a Dense Fog Advisory effective until 9 am. In a bulletin on their website, forecasters noted the advisory comes as quarter-mile visibility has cropped up again, cautioning commuters to be prepared for sudden drops in visibility.
Orlando's bout with Mother Nature's mood swings continues, with the National Weather Service predicting above-normal temps through Saturday—think low 80s for interior residents, and yes, we might even see some records teeter on the brink. Against this backdrop, a cold front is expected to make an entrance on Sunday, ushering cooler temperatures into next week; however, the forecast details following that front are sort of like nailing jello to a wall due to ensemble model disagreements.
Now, today's projection is cut and dry: mostly sunny skies once the fog clears off, high temperatures flirting with the lower 80s, and light breezes that might just tempt a sea breeze along the coast by afternoon. But for you night owls or early birds, don't ditch the fog lights just yet—there's a continuous threat of dense fog every night and morning midweek, which could potentially ramp up by Thursday.
As for sea-lovers, it seems, wait for it, smooth sailing is on the horizon, with the high-pressure axis sticking around like an indecisive house guest through midweek before shifting northward later on, leading to southeast winds that will keep conditions favorable for boaters through Saturday. Orlando's waters will see a moderate risk of rip currents thanks to a long-period swell, a not-so-gentle reminder from nature to always respect the ocean. And yeah, Sunday's front means changes are blowing in for mariners, too.
Airport traffic anticipates some early hiccups with visibility mucking up the works, but clear skies should prevail by mid-morning, and pilots can expect light winds to follow. However, with the fog playing a game of cat and mouse, any early risers on Wednesday might get caught in the low visibility around the inland terminals once more.
And the forecast gravy train chugs along with no rain expected until at least after the weekend, so while your lawn might be begging for a drink, the umbrellas can stay tucked away for now. Keep those sunnies handy through the rest of the week, Orlando, and maybe stow a light jacket for next week's chill.
