ORLANDO, Fla. – Happy Friday! Central Florida will experience a drop in rain chances today as drier air moves into the region. Afternoon highs will reach the lower 90s and upper 80s.
Expect a 30% chance of isolated showers and thunderstorms this afternoon.
Be aware of high rip current risks and potential coastal flooding this weekend.
If you’re planning to head to the beach, make sure to swim near a lifeguard.
The dry conditions will continue through the weekend, with both Saturday and Sunday seeing a 20% chance of rain. Temperatures will remain in the lower 90s. Sunday marks the first day of fall, but expect similar warm and mostly dry conditions.
Pinpointing the tropics:
We are monitoring three areas for potential tropical development. The remnants of Gordon have a 30% chance of developing into a tropical system over the next two to seven days, staying out over the open Atlantic. Another nearby area also has a low chance of development.
Meanwhile, an area in the northwestern Caribbean Sea and southeastern Gulf of Mexico holds a medium chance for tropical development in the coming days.
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