The National Weather Service in Melbourne laid out a bracing forecast for Orlando and the surrounding area this week, highlighted by a cold frontal assault that could bring gusty winds and a chance of severe storms. On Sunday, as cited by the National Weather Service, residents were cautioned to anticipate “windy with a high chance for rain and a few storms associated with a cold frontal passage today.” They further warned of a “Marginal Risk for isolated strong to marginally severe storms through mid-afternoon.”
This weather wave isn’t just a swift, uncomfortable slap before normalcy resumes; it heralds a plummet to below-normal temperatures on Monday and Wednesday, complete with potential wind chills sinking into the 30s. For those north and west of the Treasure Coast and Okeechobee County, that means bundling up tight and dialing the heater. Dangerous maritime conditions were also flagged as likely along East Central Florida, emphasizing a treacherous week ahead for those drawn to the Atlantic’s shores, according to the National Weather Service.
Orlando International Airport (MCO) didn’t escape the weather’s scrutiny either. Aviation impacts include a risk for low-level wind shear and intermittent IFR Conditions that will play out throughout the day. Travelers should brace themselves for a line of showers and storms affecting the terminal between 16 and 18. A 30-40% chance of peak gusts exceeding 35 KT…