Orlando weather: Showers linger tonight before sunnier, warmer weekend

ORLANDO, Fla. - Rain will taper off during the early overnight hours, though clouds are expected to linger. 

Temperatures will remain mild, with lows in the low to mid-60s.

Friday forecast for Orlando

What To Expect:

April showers are taking hold as Central Florida is bracing for a wet Easter Sunday. 

Though rain is expected in the afternoon of Easter, we can expect sunny weather heading into the weekend. 

 

A sunny start to April

The forecast looks sunnier as we end the work week and head into the weekend. We are still in a pattern with onshore flow, so there is still a chance of a spotty shower to pop up both Friday and Saturday in areas closer to I-75, but things are looking sunnier and temps are heating up. 

Sunshine: Expect a much sunnier pattern as we head into Saturday.

Heat: Temperatures are climbing fast. Friday will see highs in the mid-80s, while Saturday afternoon could reach the upper 80s across inland areas.

Rain Chance: While mostly dry, the onshore flow could trigger a spotty afternoon shower, particularly for communities along the I-75 corridor.

Easter forecast for Orlando

Looking Ahead:

Will the rain ruin your Easter egg hunt? The short answer is: Not if you head out early.

For any church services, Easter egg hunts or Easter brunches, things look dry through the morning. Clouds will start to push in, and scattered afternoon showers will pop up and a few storms throughout the afternoon and evening.

Morning (Services & Egg Hunts): Conditions look dry and pleasant through the morning hours. This is the best window for outdoor church services and brunch.

Afternoon/Evening: Clouds will begin to push in as our next weather system "hops" into the state. Expect scattered showers and a few thunderstorms to develop during the second half of the day. It won't be a total washout, but you'll want a backup plan for late-afternoon activities.

Temperatures for Easter Sunday will break into the upper 80s. 

Wet Monday and drought relief

A cold front moving through late Sunday into Monday is expected to usher in cooler temperatures and a wetter pattern to start the week. Scattered storms are possible Monday and Tuesday, with highs dropping back into the upper 70s.

The anticipated rainfall could provide some relief as drought conditions continue to worsen. Some areas may receive several inches of rain early in the week, forecasters said.

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