Orlando is starting Saturday with clear skies and temperatures in the low 60s, but the calm opening will not last. Highs should reach 81 degrees, with shower coverage expected to increase in the afternoon and overnight. The bigger concern for anyone heading east is a prolonged stretch of strong northeast winds and dangerous beach conditions.
Afternoon Winds And Storm Chances Increase
Winds will build to 15 to 20 mph today, with gusts as high as 25 to 35 mph. Shower coverage is expected to increase Saturday afternoon and overnight, with a 20% to 30% chance of storms. Repeated showers and training bands could cause minor localized flooding.
Showers are expected to persist overnight, with lows in the mid-60s to low 70s, according to the National Weather Service office in Melbourne.
Sunday Looks Wetter And Even Gustier
Sunday will bring another high near 81 degrees, with a 40% to 80% chance of showers and northeast winds of 20 to 25 mph. Gusts could reach 40 mph, making for a blustery day around Central Florida and potentially difficult conditions for drivers of high-profile vehicles.
The strongest impacts will be along the east-central Florida coast, where forecasters say onshore showers could arrive in repeated bands. Localized flooding cannot be ruled out, particularly in areas that receive several rounds of rain.
Beach Conditions Turn Dangerous
A Coastal Flood Advisory remains in effect along the east-central Florida coastline, with a Coastal Flood Warning beginning at 2 a.m. Sunday, October 25. High tide could bring minor to moderate coastal flooding, while pounding surf is expected to cause beach erosion.
Breaking waves could reach 6 to 10 feet Saturday and build to 7 to 12 feet Sunday into Monday. Forecasters are warning of a high risk of rip currents and strongly discouraging people from entering the ocean; even walking near the beach could become hazardous during high tide.
Sunny, Breezy Pattern Continues Next Week
Monday and Tuesday should bring highs in the upper 70s to low 80s. Northeast winds of 20 to 25 mph, with gusts up to 40 mph, are expected to persist into Monday and Tuesday. Overnight lows will be in the 60s to low 70s, giving the region a slightly less humid feel despite the wind.
From Wednesday through Friday, temperatures should remain near normal, with onshore showers and isolated storms, especially along the coast. The breezy northeast pattern and rough coastal conditions are expected to linger, so beach plans may remain a risky proposition well beyond this weekend.
