Hurricane Matthew’s 2016 sideswipe still shapes how central Florida prepares for surge, from improved NHC tools to living‑shoreline Reef Arches and dune work.

Clear, muggy Memorial Day morning in Orlando with highs near 90°F and a slight afternoon storm risk. Atlantic beaches are under a High rip-current risk; avoid the surf.

Afternoon storms likely Sunday with locally heavy rain and gusty winds. Beachgoers face a High rip current risk through Memorial Day.

Florida Forest Service crews reported a 7-acre wildfire in Seminole State Forest; smoke reached nearby roads and prompted traffic warnings.

Hot and muggy Saturday with a high near 92°F and scattered afternoon storms. High rip current risk at Atlantic beaches—avoid the surf.

Hot and sticky today with a high near 91°F and a slight chance of afternoon storms. Beaches face a high rip‑current risk through the holiday weekend.

Clear, muggy morning; highs near 91°F. Afternoon storms possible and Atlantic beaches face a High rip‑current risk.

Photos from the Florida Forest Service show crews battling a vegetation fire near Pretty Lake Road in Clermont as county firefighters protect nearby structures.

Hot, humid Wednesday in Orlando with highs near 90°F and a chance of afternoon storms. High rip‑current risk along Atlantic beaches and cooling centers are available.

A muggy morning gives way to highs near 90 and a slight chance of afternoon storms. Atlantic beaches face a High rip‑current risk today.

Volusia County finished a south-berm renourishment that restored more than four miles of New Smyrna Beach shoreline and begins dune plantings ahead of Memorial Day.

Sunny and hot with gusty east winds; dangerous rip currents at Atlantic beaches. Highs near 90F with isolated afternoon storms possible.

Hot and breezy today with highs near 90°F. Dangerous rip currents are in effect along the Atlantic coast.