Orlando rolled into Monday, March 2, 2026, under pockets of dense morning fog that briefly cut visibility on some inland roads. Skies are expected to clear to sunshine with a high near 79°F, while east-northeast winds of 5 to 15 mph keep the coast on the breezy side. Lows tonight drop into the low 60s.
Fog This Morning, Then Clearing
A Dense Fog Advisory covering parts of inland Volusia and Lake counties was in effect until 6 a.m. EST Monday, March 2, 2026, with visibility down to a quarter mile in spots. Most of that fog should lift shortly after sunrise. According to the National Weather Service Melbourne, sunshine returns this afternoon along with a warming trend and steady onshore flow.
Afternoon Gusts and Boating Hazards
East-northeast winds will crank up into the afternoon, with gusts around 20 to 25 mph possible near the coast as the sea breeze pushes inland. Building seas, 3 to 5 feet this afternoon, increasing to 4 to 7 feet tonight, will make for poor to hazardous boating conditions and a Moderate to High rip current risk at area beaches. We flagged this warmup and marine concern in an earlier update; see Warm Winds Whip Orlando for background.
Rain Chances Rise Tuesday, March 3
Moisture increases Tuesday, March 3, with a chance of afternoon showers after about 1 p.m. and a 40% chance of rain. Highs will reach near 80°F, then slip into the mid 70s during the afternoon. The National Weather Service Melbourne notes that rain chances hold in the 30% to 50% range through much of the week, while temperatures climb into the low to mid 80s by late week, and isolated storms with brief gusts are possible.
Plan Ahead
If you are driving this morning, ease off the gas and allow extra time in any foggy stretches. Keep headlights on low beam and leave plenty of space between you and the car ahead. Beachgoers should stay out of the surf while rip currents are elevated, and boaters are better off postponing nonessential trips until seas settle down or checking local marine statements before leaving the dock.
