Orlando starts Friday mild and partly cloudy near 71 degrees, but the calm-looking morning will give way to a breezy afternoon and a much wetter pattern by Sunday. Temperatures should climb to about 84 degrees, with only a slight chance of a passing shower around midday.
Breezy Friday Leads Into A Cloudier Saturday
Breezy northeast winds are expected Friday, with gusts of 20 to 30 mph. A few showers could pass through between noon and 3 p.m., while Friday night will be partly cloudy, with a 20% chance of showers and a low near 72.
Saturday looks partly sunny with a high around 83, and shower chances increase from midday through the afternoon. The National Weather Service expects easterly winds to increase, with gusts of 20 to 30 mph and a chance of thunderstorms later in the day.
Sunday And Monday Bring The Week’s Biggest Rain Risk
The most unsettled stretch arrives Sunday and Monday, when showers and thunderstorms are likely and rain chances rise to about 70%. Forecasters are calling for roughly 1 to 3 inches of rain across the area, with a small chance of totals exceeding 5 inches; flash flooding is possible, especially where recent rain has left soils saturated.
Sunday’s high should stay near 79 degrees, followed by about 80 on Monday. The latest outlook builds on Thursday’s Hoodline forecast, with the weekend rain threat now looking more significant and more focused on Sunday and Monday.
Beach And Boating Hazards Continue
Orlando is inland, but Central Florida’s Atlantic beaches face the more dangerous side of this weather pattern. Rough surf, life-threatening rip currents and continued beach erosion are expected through the weekend. Coastal flooding is forecast around high tide Friday, with at least minor tidal flooding into Saturday, especially south of St. Lucie Inlet, while small craft advisories remain in effect for local Atlantic waters.
The National Weather Service is urging beachgoers to stay out of the ocean, and boaters should expect hazardous conditions as easterly winds strengthen. Rain chances ease somewhat Tuesday, with more sunshine and lighter winds possible by Wednesday.
