Orlando weather: Pleasant morning temps, mostly sunny skies forecast for this weekend

ORLANDO, Fla. - Though hundreds of miles away, Hurricane Ernesto’s influence will bring comfortable weather to Central Florida. By Saturday morning, there will be a light breeze and below-average temperatures ranging from the mid-60s to the low 70s. Humidity levels will be notably low for mid-August, making for an unusually pleasant night.

LOOKING AHEAD: Expect great weather on Saturday, with temperatures near 90 degrees inland and mid-80s along the beaches. A breeze will persist, but rough surf of 2-5 feet and a high rip current risk will remain throughout the weekend.

Sunday's forecast will be hotter, but humidity will still be slightly lower than what we've been dealing with. 

If you're heading to any of our local beaches on the East Coast, be aware that there is a high risk of dangerous rip currents and rough surf. 

Local officials are urging beachgoers to stay out of the water if possible.

TRACKING THE TROPICS: Ernesto is set to make a direct hit on Bermuda overnight, becoming only the 12th hurricane in recorded history to make landfall on the island. Bermuda will face major impacts, including storm surges, heavy rain, strong winds, and possible tornadoes. Gusts are expected to reach 100-125 mph, with 8-14 inches of rain and surf reaching 20-40 feet overnight.

Beyond Ernesto, the tropics are expected to stay quiet for the next week or so. However, as we approach the end of August and move into Labor Day weekend, the deep tropics will likely become active again with potential storm development.

Starting next Monday, heat and significant humidity will return to Central Florida, with rain chances increasing to the typical 60% coverage each afternoon from Tuesday onward. 

The summer of 2024 is on track to be one of the top five hottest on record for most of Florida. Whether Orlando has the hottest summer on record will depend on the specific temperatures in the coming days.