Orlando weather: Warm, breezy pattern continues with above average low temperatures this week

ORLANDO, Fla. - Partly cloudy skies are expected tonight with mild temperatures dropping into the low 60s.

These temperatures are slightly above average for early March.

Thursday's forecast

What To Expect:

A mix of clouds and sunshine is forecast Thursday, with afternoon highs reaching the low to mid-80s inland. Gusty east winds will persist, with speeds of 15 to 25 mph at times. 

Thunderstorms are expected around the Tampa area, moving west and away from the region. A brief shower is possible in areas from Orlando westward.

Weekend weather outlook

High pressure builds this weekend into early next week, bringing more sunshine and even warmer temperatures. 

The average low temperature for early March is 54 degrees, but we will see lows in the mid-60s through next week.

High temperatures look to warm to near 90 degrees early next week thanks to a large area of high pressure parked over the northern Atlantic.

Gusty east winds will continue daily into the early part of the weekend.

 Some long-range models suggest storms from a front could threaten the southeast mid to late next week, but a lot would have to come together for that to happen. 

There are no major systems in sight through at least next Wednesday and no notable fire or brush fire threats for the next several days due to higher humidity being present.