Orlando weather: Central Florida enjoys a rare cool spell, but rip currents remain a danger
ORLANDO, Fla. - A beautiful day is underway across Central Florida! Our rare mid-August stretch of below-normal highs and lower humidity levels continues today.
Temperatures will reach highs in the low 90s for inland areas and will be closer to the upper 80s near the beaches.
Sunshine will be plentiful as a pleasant and dry Saturday takes shape!
TROPICS: Ernesto will continue to following along the East Coast in the Central Atlantic through the start of next week as a Cat 1 Hurricane. Ernesto will track up to Canada just brushing the coast of Newfoundland as it weakens to a Tropical Storm. From there, Ernesto will trek across the Atlantic and impact the UK bringing lots of rain and wind. Other than Ernesto, we are getting a break from the tropics through next week. However, there is a wave off the coast of Africa that we will be watching. The peak of Hurricane Season is September 10 and things are expected to ramp up in the last few days of August and into September.
TONIGHT: Skies will be mainly clear with only a few passing clouds through the overnight. Temperatures will be cool in the low 70s and humidity will be low making it a beautiful and comfortable night.
Rip currents
The high risk of dangerous rip currents and rough surf from distant Hurricane Ernesto continues this weekend for our east coast beaches.
Sunday weather forecast
After a pleasant morning with temperatures in the low 70s, the heat begins to build back into the region.
While humidity values will remain relatively low, afternoon highs will be climbing back into the mid 90s.
A few spotty showers and storms are also possible through the late afternoon and evening. Best chances exist north of the Orlando Metro.
LOOKING AHEAD: The heat, humidity and rain chances make a return as early as Monday for Central Florida.
Highs will remain in the mid 90s with the return of mugginess as well. A boundary will help spark higher chances of showers and storms, especially by Tuesday.