The National Weather Service in Melbourne has kept a Freeze Warning and Cold Weather Advisory in effect through 9 AM EST this morning for much of east central Florida, including Orlando. Temperatures are expected to remain low into the mid-30s. In a statement by the National Weather Service Melbourne FL, they advised residents to dress appropriately, keep plants protected and pets inside until it warms through the day.
Saturday's quasi-zonal flow is predicted to shift as a mid-level trough from the central US triggers the weakening of the surface high pressure currently overhead. Despite the mostly dry conditions expected locally, isolated showers might creep onshore along the Treasure Coast, posing a low 20% chance of occurrence. On Sunday, a new cold front is forecast to bring a slight uptick in shower chances before it plunges Floridians back into chilly temperatures by Sunday night.
Boating conditions, which have been less than ideal, are set to improve today under the watchful presence of high pressure. Winds are decreasing to around 10 knots this morning, with the seas expected to dip below 6 feet. However, marine enthusiasts should be wary of another cold front on Sunday, likely necessitating a Small Craft Advisory as conditions deteriorate once again with seas potentially reaching 7 feet and northwest winds of 15 to 23 knots.
Fire weather conditions today are being closely monitored due to a combination of cool, dry air and light winds that could bring RH values down to the range of 25 to 35 percent near the I-4 corridor. A statement from the National Weather Service noted that high pressure located across the Gulf and Florida will cause winds to be light and variable at times today, helping to keep the area away from critical fire weather thresholds. The potential for sensitive fire weather conditions seems to rise after another front passes on Sunday.
Floridians in the affected regions are encouraged to stay tuned to local forecasts and take the necessary precautions to ensure they are properly prepared for the cold conditions expected to last through at least the coming Wednesday morning.
