Orlando weather: Sunshine returns Friday after cloudy, breezy stretch; dry and warmer weather ahead
ORLANDO, Fla. - Tonight will remain mostly cloudy, breezy and showery, with temperatures holding steady and only dipping into the 60s.
Friday will bring improving conditions, with sunshine returning and breaks in the clouds, especially during the second half of the day.
Friday forecast for Orlando
What To Expect:
Highs will reach the 70s with an east breeze of 10 to 20 mph. A few lingering showers are possible, but conditions will be much improved compared to recent days.
At the beaches, a high risk of rip currents and elevated surf of 4 to 8 feet will continue through at least Saturday.
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Conditions are expected to improve beginning Sunday and into next week as wave heights and the rip current threat decrease.
Weekend outlook
Looking Ahead:
A stretch of dry weather is expected. The recent period of multiple days of rain, clouds and strong winds was uncommon for early April.
After Friday, conditions are forecast to remain dry, sunny and pleasant for the next week to week and a half. Temperatures are expected to climb back into the mid- to upper 80s by the middle to end of next week. No significant chances of rain are expected again until around April 23 to 25.
Rainfall totals varied widely, with some areas receiving much-needed precipitation, including 6 to 10 inches along the Space Coast and in Brevard County. Drought conditions are expected to persist in inland areas.
As winds increase again next week, there may be an elevated risk of brush fires.
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In areas that saw heavy rainfall, particularly along the Interstate 95 corridor, grass and plants are expected to grow rapidly with the return of warm, sunny conditions.
The Source: This story was written with information from the FOX 35 Storm Team.