Orlando weather: Temps to reach near-record highs close to 100 degrees in Central Florida

ORLANDO, Fla. - We can expect a mix of clouds and sunshine in the coming days, coupled with high temperatures ranging from the mid to upper 90s. The forecast anticipates record-challenging heat, particularly on Thursday.

As the weekend approaches, temperatures are projected to decrease slightly, accompanied by a few sporadic showers each day. However, these showers will not significantly impact Mother's Day celebrations.

We could see record or near-record highs over the next three days. 

Previous Record highs:

• Wed 5/8 is 98° (1915)
• Thu 5/9 is 98° (1915)
• Fri 5/10 is 98° (1916)

Friday night, a weak cold front moves in, and that'll be the start of the big changes for next week. We'll catch a few showers or storms from Friday night into Saturday, with rain chances around 30%-40%. No organized or severe anticipated. 

This front will stall for much of next week and provide a welcome focus of rain, totaling 2"-4" next week from Monday through Friday. 

Looking ahead to next week, there is a growing possibility of a wetter weather pattern emerging. This could manifest as one or multiple waves of rain accompanied by storms and gusty winds. Predictions suggest a potential accumulation of several inches of rainfall. However, specific details regarding which day and time will experience the brunt of this weather pattern remain undetermined.

Furthermore, meteorologists are monitoring the development of the first tropical system of the season in the eastern Pacific Ocean, situated near the coast of Mexico. This system could intensify in the upcoming week, possibly serving as a precursor for weather activity in the Caribbean later in the month and into early June.