Orlando residents, take note: while the frost advisory will lift this morning, fire risk persists, and a shower-laden cold front is on the way. The National Weather Service Melbourne FL issues a word of caution about the increased southwest flow and low humidity creating sensitive fire weather conditions, especially along and north of the I-4 corridor.
But don't leave your umbrellas behind just yet. The forecast spells out a 50-70% chance for showers tonight into Thursday, bringing with them potentially below-normal temperatures later this week. Remember, these rains aren't expected to be the saviors for the current dry spell; the estimated quarter-inch could fall short in remedying the area's worsening drought. However, as the forecast discussion states, other guidance is much less enthusiastic, with most areas anticipated to receive less than a quarter inch of rainfall.
Mariners might want to postpone setting sail as boating conditions are not ideal. Today might offer a brief window of fair boating, yet things are expected to turn challenging again with hazardous seas and wind conditions starting Thursday, according to the marine weather advisory. This follows a couple of weather systems that will impact local conditions, with high pressure building up only by Sunday.
For travelers, VFR conditions will maintain until late tonight, but a cold front will bring IFR ceilings and increased chances of showers, as specified in the aviation forecast. Come Wednesday night into Thursday, expect the unwelcome tandem of rain and flight delays.
