ORLANDO, Fla. – A large surface high will continue to build in over the eastern seaboard, promoting warmer and drier conditions Wednesday and Thursday across Central Florida.
With a steady onshore flow, a dominant east coast sea breeze is forecast to push inland Wednesday afternoon, keeping a few isolated showers developing inland. Coverage both days stands at 5-10%.
Afternoon temperatures are expected to warm up a bit on Wednesday -- into the upper 80s along the coast and the low 90s further inland.
By the Memorial Day holiday weekend, temperatures will soar to near record highs, reaching the upper 90s west of I-95 and the upper 80s along the coast. Heat index values are forecast to run between 97-102 degrees on Friday, and to 100-107 degrees by Monday, nearing heat advisory criteria.
As you prepare and plan for your long holiday weekend festivities, remember to have ways to stay cool. Make sure you take frequent breaks in the water or in other cooler places while remaining hydrated.
Rain chances through the outlook remain low at 10-20%.
Tropical Update
The latest tropical outlook shows no tropical development expected in the next two to seven days. Hurricane season officially begins in 10 days.
On Thursday, NOAA will issue its official 2024 Hurricane Season forecast.