ORLANDO, Fla. – The springtime sizzle continues this week in Central Florida as a large dome of high pressure remains the dominant weather feature across the Sunshine State.
Mostly sunny skies are forecast in the Orlando area, with some high-level clouds streaming over the area Tuesday afternoon.
An onshore easterly breeze at 10-15 mph will keep highs near 80 degrees along the coast and in the upper 80s further inland.
Rain chances remain out of the forecast for the rest of the week.
A steady westerly flow sets up by the end of the week, as the upper level ridge over the Gulf of Mexico weakens slightly.
Temperatures late in the week and into the weekend will quickly climb into the low 90s from Thursday through Sunday. Daily afternoon sea breezes will keep coastal communities a little cooler -- in the mid- to upper 80s.
A developing front will push into the Deep South and could bring our next best chance for scattered showers and a few storms. Current model runs show coverage increasing to 20-40% by Earth Day on Monday.