Good morning, Central Florida. Here’s what you need to know today.
Your Weather Planner
Fire danger is elevated again for Tuesday with a Red Flag Warning posted for most of Central Florida. A northeast wind paired with dry fuels from a lack of rainfall will enable fires to spread quickly; outdoor burning is discouraged and we won’t see much meaningful rain on the way to help with these conditions through the rest of the week.
Highs will stay close to 80 on Tuesday before warming slightly each day for the rest of the week. Mid-80s will resume by Friday with upper 80s anticipated over the weekend, as plenty of sun sticks around.
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Highs: Near 80
Lows: Upper 50s – Low 60s
Rain Coverage: 0%
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Around Central Florida
1. Dry and windy conditions continue as fire crews battle a 120-acre brush fire in Umatilla
The National Weather Service has issued a fire weather warning for several counties, including Lake County where crews were working to contain a 120-acre brush fire in Umatilla on Monday.
2. Thousands of fish die at Oak Forest Lake in Winter Springs
Residents living around Oak Forest Lake in Winter Springs are searching for answers after a recent fish kill left dead fish floating along the shoreline.
3. Orange County School District faces big budget gap on health care funding
The Orange County School District is grappling with budget-busting health care costs this year and a possible deficit of almost $150 million in its employees’ health care fund for next year.
4. Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket fails to send satellite into correct orbit
Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket failed to send a telecommunications satellite into its correct orbit during a Sunday morning launch, stated company officials.
5. Financial help available for FL farmers affected by historic 2026 freezes
Florida farmers that saw historic cold weather and freezes in February are still recovering from disrupted crop production and losses. The Florida Department of Agriculture estimates that the freeze caused about $3.1 billion in agricultural losses statewide.
Around the Nation
1. Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer is leaving Trump’s Cabinet after abuse of power allegations
2. Trump offers mixed messages about path ahead for U.S. war against Iran
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