ORLANDO, Fla. – Here in Central Florida, the weekend is off to a warm and mostly dry start. Water vapor imagery early Saturday showed plenty of dry air moving across the peninsula, which is expected to keep rain chances low through the morning and early afternoon.
Temperatures are set to climb, with highs likely in the upper 80s and lower 90s areawide.
Showers and storms possible by Saturday evening
As the day heats up, News 6’s Pinpoint Weather team expects a shift later in the evening. The colliding sea breezes across Central Florida are forecast to bring a few showers and thunderstorms, particularly after 6 p.m. Rain chances look to rise to about 30 percent through the evening. While most areas will stay dry during the morning and much of the afternoon, anyone heading out in the evening should have an umbrella handy just in case.
7-day Pinpoint Weather outlook: Hot and unsettled
For those planning ahead, the Pinpoint Weather 7-day forecast shows a continued trend of warm weather and variable rain chances. Highs are forecast to remain in the upper 80s to lower 90s throughout the week, with rain coverage expected to range from 20 to 50 percent most days. Here’s how the week stacks up:
- Saturday: High of 91 degrees, 20 percent chance of showers
- Sunday: High of 90 degrees, rain chances increase to 40 percent
- Monday-Thursday: Highs from 89 to 91 degrees, with moderate rain chances (30 to 50 percent)
- Friday: High near 92 degrees, with a 30 percent chance of showers
Skies should stay partly sunny, but a mix of clouds and showers could change outdoor plans, so it’s always smart to keep an eye on the forecast for updates…