In Orlando today, locals should bundle up tight as frigid temperatures take hold of the region. The National Weather Service in Melbourne, FL, has issued a Freeze Warning for Lake and inland Volusia counties and a Cold Weather Advisory for much of east central Florida. Early morning chills will be followed by wind chills dipping to 25 to 30 degrees. According to the forecast, this bitter start will gradually give way to warmer temperatures over the weekend, with dry conditions expected to prevail.
Despite the chilly morning, meteorologists anticipate a silver lining as high pressure is poised to settle across the Southeast U.S., signaling a warming trend to slowly but surely grip the area. While not as bone-chilling as yesterday’s, today’s highs will still run below normal by roughly 5-10 degrees. By Sunday through Tuesday, maximum temperatures should return to normalcy, reaching up to mid-70s in some spots. However, boating remains precarious due to poor conditions, mainly across the Gulf Stream, as reported on the National Weather Service’s website.
Marine forecasts from the National Weather Service advise caution for offshore waters until the afternoon. High pressure is predicted to bring slightly more favorable boating conditions starting late in the weekend and into early next week. Winds should generally ease below 15 knots, and seas are expected to calm down to 2-3 feet by Monday. Pilots will also enjoy clear skies for flying, with ‘VFR through the period’ as clear skies are prevalent over central Florida, though isolated low-level clouds may drift onshore later in the day…