Orlando started Monday, February 16, 2026, on a calm and comfortable note, with clear skies and temperatures near 63°F early this morning. Through the day, look for a mix of sun and clouds with a high around 72°F, then a slide back into the mid-60s by late afternoon as winds turn from the north to the northeast.
Afternoon Winds Pick Up
Those shifting winds will not stay gentle for long. By this afternoon and evening, north to northeast breezes are expected to kick up, with gusts of 20 to 25 mph and locally higher gusts along the Volusia coast. Small craft advisories are posted for portions of the Atlantic waters, and seas are forecast to build to 5 to 7 feet offshore tonight, according to the National Weather Service Melbourne.
Coast Plans And Commutes
If your Monday plans involve the beach or a small boat, this is the kind of day to rethink the itinerary. Onshore gusts will stir up choppy surf and stronger currents, and there is a low chance of light sprinkles along the coast this evening. Inland, commutes should move along without major issues, but it is worth securing loose outdoor items and allowing a little extra time when the wind ramps up this afternoon.
Warming Trend Later This Week
High pressure is set to build in by midweek, sending temperatures into the low 80s by Wednesday, February 18, 2026, and into the mid 80s by Friday, February 20, 2026. A dry stretch is expected through Friday. The drier air will also bump up fire-weather sensitivity later in the week, a pattern that follows on the warm winds whip Orlando setup from February 15, as reported by Hoodline.
Practical Tips
Keep tabs on updated forecasts this afternoon if you are headed to the coast or planning to take a small boat out, and tie down patio furniture before the gusts move in. Later this week, if you were considering burning yard debris, hold off until humidity levels improve to keep fire risk in check.
