Daytona Beach is starting Monday clear and comfortable, with temperatures in the low 60s around daybreak and mostly sunny skies ahead. The afternoon should warm to around 80 degrees, with a light north wind and no rain expected. It is the easygoing part of the week before storms and a sharp weekend cooldown move in.
Sunny Weather Holds Through Tuesday
Patchy morning fog is possible, especially inland, but it should give way to a mix of sunshine and clouds. The National Weather Service Melbourne forecasts a low near 66 degrees Monday night. Sunshine will mix with clouds Tuesday, with highs in the low 80s through Wednesday.
Beachgoers should take the surf seriously, however. A rip current statement remains in effect through late Monday night for Volusia County beaches, and officials are strongly discouraging people from entering the ocean because powerful currents can pull swimmers away from shore.
Showers And Storms Possible Wednesday
Scattered showers and a few storms are forecast Wednesday, mainly in the afternoon and evening, with rain chances of 30% to 40%.
Thursday stays mostly cloudy, with a slight chance of rain showers after 1 p.m. Winds will increase from the west-southwest, with gusts reaching up to 25 mph, before a strong cold front moves through Thursday night and brings a few more showers into early Friday.
Coolest Air Of Autumn Arrives This Weekend
Friday will be breezy and noticeably cooler, with partly sunny skies and a high near 67 degrees. Northwest winds could gust to 25 mph, while Friday night temperatures fall to the mid to upper 40s.
Saturday is expected to be the coolest day, with highs in the low to mid 60s. Sunday will bring a modest recovery to around 68 degrees, though temperatures could fall into the 40s. There is a 30% to 40% chance of wind chills reaching the upper 30s from Greater Orlando northward on Saturday and Sunday mornings.
St. Johns River Flooding Continues
Separate from the coastal hazards, flood warnings remain in effect along St. Johns River forecast points, including DeLand, as river levels continue to rise slowly. Residents near flooded areas should follow local officials' guidance and avoid driving through water-covered roads.
