ORLANDO, Fla. – Rain chances are starting to creep back slightly into the area as we begin the work week.
A small pulse of moisture is expected to move in off the Atlantic Monday afternoon increasing chances for scattered showers up to 20-30%.
A bit more instability is expected Tuesday and Wednesday with added cloud cover and rain coverage up to 30-40%.
While highs are expected to warm slightly above average in the mid to low 80s, added humidity will make it feel closer to the low 90s into midweek.
A continued strong onshore breeze will keep hazardous conditions for beachgoers and boaters each day. Building seas will create rough surf and large breaking waves in the surf zone leading to a high risk of rip currents and minor beach erosion. While seas reach up to 10 feet.
Long-range model guidance becomes a bit uncertain towards the end of the week and into the weekend as we continue to monitor the progress of an area in the Caribbean.
Tropical Depression 18 formed in the Caribbean on Monday. Tropical models show the area developing further as it emerges out of the Caribbean and into the Gulf of Mexico throughout the week. Once it enters the Gulf, uncertainty on its path remains high.
Central Florida’s current forecast outlook shows a gradual drying trend into the weekend, but that could quickly alter depending on the exact path the tropical system takes as it moves into the Gulf.
With that being said, we expect the forecast to evolve as we get more weather data in and a better handle on this area’s future.
Make sure to check back and keep tabs throughout the week as it still remains too early to determine what, if any, impacts Central Floridians can see.
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