ORLANDO, Fla. \u2013 Get ready for above-average warmth across Central Florida. Afternoon highs are expected to climb to the mid to upper 80s and lower 80s along the coast.<\/p>\n
HighsIsolated showers and increased rain chances<\/p>\n
While most areas will stay mostly dry, don\u2019t rule out a few spotty showers\u2014especially in northwestern spots. Expect a 20% chance for isolated rain on Friday, with much lower odds over inland areas and an uptick along the coast due to a burst of energy to the north and west.<\/p>\n
Rain chances are expected to remain low through Saturday but increase into Sunday, with a 40% chance of scattered showers, especially later in the day. Showers and possibly a thunderstorm may pop up as a new front rolls into the region early next week, bringing rain chances up to 50 or 60 percent.<\/p>\n
Breezy winds and high rip current risk<\/p>\n
If you\u2019re heading out to the coast, keep an eye out for strong breezes. Easterly winds gusting between 10 and 20 mph, with even higher gusts possible by the water. Importantly, there\u2019s a high rip current risk at area beaches, so extra caution is strongly advised if you\u2019re planning to swim or enter the surf.<\/p>\n
BeachSummary outlook<\/p>\n
Expect warm, partly cloudy days, with spotty showers at times through the weekend. With Passover underway and Easter Sunday arriving, rain chances increase, then continue to ramp up into next week as a new cold front moves through Central Florida.<\/p>\n
For up-to-the-minute updates, keep an eye on News 6 weather\u2019s resources. <\/p>\n
Weekend<\/p>\n
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