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Orlando Sizzles Friday as St. Johns River Swells and Coast Rip Risks Spike

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Published on November 06, 2026
Orlando Sizzles Friday as St. Johns River Swells and Coast Rip Risks SpikeSource: Google Street View

Orlando is starting Friday near 70 degrees under clear skies, but patchy fog could briefly slow the morning before 8 a.m. Sunshine will take over, sending temperatures up to about 86 degrees, with only a slight chance of a late-day shower.

Fog Fades Before A Hot, Mostly Sunny Afternoon

Friday morning winds will be light from the southwest, around 5 knots, and any rain that develops should be brief rather than a widespread washout. The chance of showers rises modestly late in the day, but most Orlando plans should remain dry through Friday evening.

The latest update is a sharper look at the timing outlined in Hoodline’s earlier Orlando forecast, with the main change arriving Saturday as a dry front crosses Central Florida.

Sunny Weekend Brings A Noticeable Cooldown

Saturday will be sunny with a high near 83 and north-northwest winds of 5 to 10 mph. Saturday night should be clear and cooler, with a low around 61, while Sunday stays sunny near 80 with another cool night in the lower 60s.

Monday remains mostly sunny with a high near 79. A slight shower chance returns Tuesday, but the outlook remains largely quiet through Veterans Day, when Orlando should see partly sunny skies and a high near 77.

Flooding And Rip Currents Remain Serious Regional Hazards

Dry weather in Orlando does not erase broader water concerns across east-central Florida. The National Weather Service in Melbourne says prolonged flooding is continuing along the St. Johns River, with river levels expected to keep rising; residents should avoid flooded roads and never walk or drive through floodwater.

Anyone heading to the Atlantic coast should also use extra caution. The forecast calls for a high risk of dangerous rip currents at Central Florida beaches Friday through the weekend and possibly into early next week, making the ocean a poor bet even as inland skies turn sunnier.

Rain Chances Increase Again Later Next Week

Tuesday brings a 20% chance of showers, followed by partly cloudy conditions Wednesday night. Thursday looks mostly sunny or dry, with a high near 85 to 86.