As of 5:40 a.m. EDT Thursday, March 26, 2026, patchy fog and mist are blanketing parts of the Orlando area, trimming visibility and keeping temperatures in the mid-60s. By around midday, skies are expected to clear to mostly sunny, with a high near 83°F on tap. A slight, roughly 15–20% chance of an isolated shower or brief thunderstorm kicks in after 2 p.m., but with east winds around 5 mph, most neighborhoods are in for a warm and generally dry day.
Afternoon Forecast And Commute
By mid-afternoon, the sea breeze will shove inland, keeping the beaches and immediate coastal strip a few degrees cooler while inland spots climb into the low-to-mid 80s. Any brief downpours that pop along that sea-breeze corridor between about 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. should stay short-lived and spotty, so overall rain chances remain low. If you hit one of those heavier bursts on the drive, ease up on the gas - visibility can drop in a hurry.
Beach And Marine Hazards
The National Weather Service in Melbourne is flagging a high rip current risk at central Florida Atlantic beaches on Thursday, March 26, 2026 - entering the surf is strongly discouraged. NWS Melbourne also calls for seas near 3–5 feet today that should ease Friday, but a strong cold front on Saturday could crank seas and winds back up to hazardous levels late in the weekend.
Weekend Outlook
A cold front moves in Saturday, March 28, bringing the best chance for showers and thunderstorms Saturday afternoon and night, followed by lingering coastal showers Sunday, March 29. Gusty conditions are expected - frequent gusts of 20–30 mph with occasional 30–40 mph gusts possible near the coast - and offshore seas could become unsafe Saturday night into early Sunday.
What To Keep In Mind
Postpone any unguarded beach plans or stick to lifeguarded stretches, and small craft should stay in port during the peak of the weekend push. For a broader look at this week's pattern, check out the earlier forecast.
