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Central Florida can expect above-average temperatures all week

Afternoon highs climb into the upper 80s this week as we keep an eye on possible tropical development in the southwest Caribbean

ORLANDO, Fla. – Sunday in Orlando will be mostly dry with afternoon temperatures reaching 84 degrees.

Along the east coast, daytime highs will be in the lower 80s with strong easterly winds of \0-20 mph and gusts up to 25 mph.

Sunday highs

This easterly flow will create dangerous beach and marine conditions, including a high risk of life-threatening rip currents and large waves. While a few spotty showers are expected, most of Central Florida will stay dry with mostly sunny to partly cloudy skies.

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Monday will also be pleasant and breezy, with highs in the mid 80s. Starting Tuesday, the chance of rain increases to 30-40%. From Wednesday to Thursday, scattered rain is expected with about 50% coverage while breezy conditions continue.

Rain chances

We’re monitoring the southwestern Caribbean for possible tropical development.

Invest 97L is organizing and is likely to become a tropical depression or potential tropical cyclone in a day or two. This could bring heavy rain, gusty winds, and dangerous swells to Caribbean islands such as Jamaica, Hispaniola, and Cuba.

Sunday 1 p.m. update

One other tropical wave near the Greater Antilles has a 10% chance of developing over the next week, but it may merge with the low pressure forming in the southwestern Caribbean.

Subtropical storm Patty is still active in the northern Atlantic and is expected to cause rough seas and heavy rain across the Azores through Monday.

Subtropical Patty

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