Orlando citizens can expect a mostly dry day today with the possibility of isolated showers along the Treasure Coast and local Atlantic waters.
The
National Weather Service
Melbourne, FL, advises beachgoers to steer clear of the ocean due to the high risk of rip currents, with hazardous conditions forecasted to continue well into the week.
While temperatures remain briskly above average for early this week, a weak-moving front is expected to bring them closer to the usual range.
Early morning drivers were cautioned about potential fog, mainly west of I-95 and along the coast from Melbourne northward, “If you encounter fog this morning while out driving, be sure to slow down, use your low beam headlights, and leave plenty of following distance between your vehicle and the one in front of you,” according to a statement by the
National Weather Service
. However, this nuisance should clear shortly after sunrise. Despite light winds becoming northeasterly at around ten mph today, the service has forecast a return to normalcy in terms of temperature, albeit with a higher-than-average warmth.
For those looking to set sail, the forecast isn’t as promising; a Small Craft Advisory will be in effect from early Wednesday, with deteriorating conditions expected as the week progresses. Starting at 3 AM for the offshore waters, the advisory responds to a tightening pressure gradient that will whip up east-northeast winds and build seas back to 5 to 7 feet. The weather service reports decent boating conditions across the local Atlantic waters today, with seas generally 3 to 5 feet and northeast winds 10 to 15 knots. However, this brief window of calm gives way to rougher waters shortly after dark.
Looking to the middle spans of the week, Orlando residents can anticipate a breezy Wednesday, giving way to mild rain chances on Thursday, covering the jig-saw puzzle of Central Florida’s weather with an even steven chance of showers thanks to a stronger front moving through. Rain chances are forecast to increase slightly; as a result, we have kept isolated showers (20% chance) in the forecast for now, indicating a tentative shift to wetter conditions. As we sail further towards the weekend, drier air and “cooler” temperatures bring a semblance of fall back into the air, rounding out the forecast with a refreshing change.
If you’re heading to the beach, watch the tides—astronomically high tides might lead to minor coastal flooding. Onshore winds will continue to create risks for boaters and beachgoers, so it’s wise to stay cautious and enjoy the view from a safe distance this week, according to the weather service.
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