Orlando was expected to see skies gradually clear Friday, with afternoon temperatures in the 70s, but the Sunshine State is feeling a decidedly less tropical stretch. The city will reach about 73 degrees before temperatures fall to the mid-40s Friday night.
Sunny, Breezy Friday
The National Weather Service Melbourne office forecasts a sunny day with northwest winds of 10 to 15 mph and gusts around 20 mph. Rain is unlikely, and a second front moving through Friday evening will keep the air dry before clear skies settle in overnight.
Orlando’s low is expected to reach about 46 degrees, with wind chills dipping into the lower to mid-40s in inland areas. Saturday stays sunny but cooler, topping out near 64, while Sunday rebounds to about 73 degrees — a sharper temperature swing than many Central Florida residents may have ordered, as Hoodline reported Thursday.
Warmth Returns Before Showers Creep In
Mostly sunny skies return Monday with a high near 75 degrees, though an approximately 20% chance of rain develops Monday afternoon. Rain chances rise to about 30% Tuesday and Wednesday as northeast winds strengthen, with highs in the mid to upper 70s; Thursday should be mostly sunny with a high near 79 and only a slight shower chance.
Dry Weather Does Not End River Flooding
The dry Orlando forecast will not immediately resolve ongoing flooding along the St. Johns River. The National Weather Service says flood warnings remain in effect at points including Sanford, Geneva, Cocoa and Astor, with major flooding continuing west of Cocoa and minor to moderate flooding at other locations, according to the National Weather Service.
Residents near flooded waterways should continue following local warnings and avoid driving through water-covered roads. Additional heavy rain is possible early to midweek, although forecasters say the timing and location remain uncertain.
Coastal Conditions Turn Rougher
Anyone heading east to the Atlantic should also keep an eye on boating conditions. The National Weather Service has issued a Small Craft Advisory from 7 p.m. Friday through 11 a.m. Saturday, when northwest to north winds may reach 15 to 25 knots and seas could build to 3 to 7 feet.
