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20-05-2025
- Climate
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Orlando weather: Near-record high temperatures; chance of late-day isolated storm
The Brief Today's weather will feature near-record high temperatures. There is a slight chance of a late-day isolated storm. The unrelenting heat is expected to continue through Memorial Day weekend. ORLANDO, Fla. - The heat wave continues on Tuesday across Central Florida as the area continues to experience near-record high temperatures. However, there is a chance of rain later on as the day continues. The rain would bring much-needed relief from the ongoing drought across the region. What To Expect Today's weather will feature near-record highs for many spots across Central Florida as temperatures are expected in the mid-90s. It will be mostly sunny throughout the day, but there is a 20% chance of a late-day isolated storm between 5-8 p.m. in the area east of Interstate 4. This chance of rain is due to the sea breezes colliding. What's next Looking ahead to tonight's weather, there is a chance of an early isolated downpour. This will be followed by clearing skies and a touch of patchy fog with lows near 76°. Dig deeper We are expecting unrelenting heat through Memorial Day weekend. A weak cold front will arrive on Thursday and stall over the area, providing a focus for showers and storms during the afternoon. This may result in a few storms for the opening of Epic Universe during the afternoon. In summary, rain chances are back on Thursday (when earlier we'd backed off on rain chances) and now range from a 30-40% chance — and a few could be strong to severe. If it comes together, we may see more than 1 inch of rain in some spots. The front dissipates, and the mid-90s temperatures remain with a few more afternoon storms popping up on Monday for Memorial Day. We may also be seeing subtle signs of the rainy season developing as we head toward the beginning of June. STAY CONNECTED WITH FOX 35 ORLANDO: Download the FOX Local app for breaking news alerts, the latest news headlines Download the FOX 35 Storm Team Weather app for weather alerts & radar Sign up for FOX 35's daily newsletter for the latest morning headlines FOX Local:Stream FOX 35 newscasts, FOX 35 News+, Central Florida Eats on your smart TV The Source This story was written based on information shared by the FOX 35 Storm Team on May 20, 2025.
Yahoo
01-05-2025
- Climate
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Orlando weather: Sunny and dry for now, but rain returns by the weekend
The Brief After a cool morning, temperatures rise into the 80s with a mix of sun and clouds; inland areas may reach the upper 80s. Friday turns hotter and remains dry, with highs near 90 degrees. Isolated storms possible Saturday; a front brings widespread rain Sunday and keeps wet weather around into early next week. What to expect ORLANDO, Fla. - After a pleasant start to the morning with temperatures in the 50s and 60s, temperatures will bounce back into the 80s this afternoon. Along the beaches, plan for highs in the low 80s. For inland areas, highs will close in on the mid to upper 80s. Conditions remain dry, with a mix of sunshine and clouds overhead. Clouds will build in the region overnight. Temperatures will fall back into the low to middle 60s for morning lows. Looking ahead Friday's forecast features slightly hotter temperatures and the return of sunshine and dry time. Highs will come just shy of 90 degrees tomorrow afternoon. This weekend, rain will finally make a welcomed return. For Saturday, highs will reach the upper 80s and low 90s. A few seabreeze showers and storms will be possible, but don't cancel your plans. Most of these downpours and storms will be isolated. By Sunday, a front moves into the Sunshine State and this is what will help to bring with us our next round of substantial rain to the region. This front will collide with the afternoon seabreeze and enhancing rain chances, specifically over the course of the afternoon hours. The same front looks to stall out over the region, helping to keep rain in the forecast into early next week. Track live when storms move across your area using the FOX 35 Storm Tracker Radar below. Brevard County Flagler County Lake County Marion County Osceola County Orange County Polk County Seminole County Sumter County Volusia County U.S./National Radar Download the FOX 35 News app for latest news, weather, and traffic alerts Download the FOX 35 Storm Team Weather app for live, interactive radar Visit for interactive radar, plus updated weather graphics, maps, and images The Source This story was written based on information shared by the FOX 35 Storm Team on May 1, 2025.
Yahoo
26-04-2025
- Climate
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Orlando weather: Hot and dry conditions kick off weekend; chance for rain on Sunday
The Brief Temps are going to be steamy this afternoon with highs surging up in the lower 90s across the metro. Near the coast, the onshore flow helps keep things cooler with highs topping out in the lower to middle 80s. If you're getting out to the beaches, there is a high rip current risk, so be sure to swim with a lifeguard. Conditions stayed quiet and above normal through the night. We'll see just a few clouds with lows in the middle to upper 60s. ORLANDO, Fla. - TODAY: The ridge of high pressure that has been dominating our weather pattern continues to keep things hot and dry as we kick off the weekend. We badly need the rain, and we're now ranked 16th through today in terms of driest Aprils. We've only seen. We'll see plenty of sun so be sure to grab the shades and hat if you're going to be outdoors. Temps are going to be steamy this afternoon with highs surging up in the lower 90s across the metro. Near the coast, the onshore flow helps keep things cooler with highs topping out in the lower to middle 80s. If you're getting out to the beaches, there is a high rip current risk, so be sure to swim with a lifeguard. Conditions stayed quiet and above normal through the night. We'll see just a few clouds with lows in the middle to upper 60s. SUNDAY: The sea breeze gets going on Sunday and when they collide, isolated showers and storms look to bubble up in the heating of the day. Consider yourself lucky if you get in on a downpour or two as coverage isn't looking widespread. There will be a little more moisture in the, so bursts of heavy rain are possible in any storm that ignites. These should fade away on Sunday night as we lose that daytime-driven instability. A lingering shower or two is possible though with lows near 70. LOOKING AHEAD: A weak cold front to our north will be shifting our way on Monday. That will the help of a sea breeze looks to increase the coverage and the chances for hit-or-miss showers and storms. It won't be a washout, but during the afternoon and evening, expect scattered thunderstorms. A couple could be stronger with the instability in the air. Be sure to keep your eyes on the sky if you're outdoors later in the day. A stray shower or storm is possible on Tuesday as this disturbance moves away. High pressure builds in once again with temps back on the rise into the latter half of the workweek. Highs look to surge back into the lower 90s by Thursday and Friday under plenty of sun. Track live when storms move across your area using the FOX 35 Storm Tracker Radar below. You can also watch as heavy rain moves across Central Florida on our Live Weather Cameras' page here. More radar maps from FOX 35 Storm Tracker Radar Brevard County Flagler County Marion County Osceola County Orange County Polk County Seminole County Sumter County Volusia County U.S./National Radar Download the FOX 35 News app for latest news, weather, and traffic alerts Download the FOX 35 Storm Team Weather app for live, interactive radar Visit for interactive radar, plus updated weather graphics, maps, and images The Source This story was written based on information shared by the FOX 35 Storm Team on April 26, 2025.
Yahoo
23-04-2025
- Science
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Smiley face in space: When and how to see in Central Florida
The Brief This week, residents across Central Florida will have the opportunity to see a smiley face in space. Two planets and the moon will align just right above the horizon, creating what looks like two eyes and a mouth. About 30 minutes before the sun rises on Friday, April 25, will be the best time to see the smiley face in space. ORLANDO, Fla. - This week, the early morning sky will literally be smiling down at you in Central Florida as the planets and the moon align just right to create a celestial smiley face. Here's when and how you can see the space anomaly. What we know Two planets and the moon will align just right above the horizon, creating what looks like two eyes and a mouth. The moon will also be in its thin waning crescent phase, so it will look like a big happy smile. Dig deeper A planetary conjunction is when two or more astronomical objects appear to be very close together in the night sky. Venus and Saturn will look like they are right next together and measure about four degrees apart when looking at them in the night sky. This conveniently aligns with the moon, which will be just to the left of the Venus and Saturn conjunction, creating the celestial smiley face. Local perspective Yes, you will be able to see the smiley face in space in Florida. However, you will have to be up early in the morning and look to the horizon to see Venus, Saturn and the moon line up to look like a smiley face. Timeline About 30 minutes before the sun rises on Friday, April 25, will be the best time to see the smiley face in space. Look to the eastern sky just above the horizon, and you will be able to see a happy face to start your Friday morning. STAY CONNECTED WITH FOX 35 ORLANDO: Download the FOX Local app for breaking news alerts, the latest news headlines Download the FOX 35 Storm Team Weather app for weather alerts & radar Sign up for FOX 35's daily newsletter for the latest morning headlines FOX Local:Stream FOX 35 newscasts, FOX 35 News+, Central Florida Eats on your smart TV The Source This story was written based on information shared by FOX 35 Storm Team Meteorologist Laurel Blanchard.
Yahoo
23-04-2025
- Climate
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Orlando weather: Burn ban in place for most of Central Florida as hot, dry conditions continue
The Brief Central Florida can expect another hot afternoon on Wednesday with temperatures reaching the upper 80s and low 90s for inland areas. A break from this hot and dry pattern won't come anytime soon. A burn ban is in place for most of Central Florida. Our next chance of much-needed rain will arrive around the early part of next week with only a stray shower or two possible. What to expect ORLANDO, Fla. - Temperatures will be heating up once again this afternoon across Central Florida. High pressure overhead keeps us hot and dry, with highs reaching the upper 80s and low 90s for inland areas. For areas closer to the coast, a light seabreeze will help limit highs closer to the low and mid 80s. Plan for a mix of sunshine and clouds. A few clouds will stick around overnight. Morning lows will be dipping down into the low and middle 60s. Looking ahead A break from this hot and dry pattern across Central Florida won't come anytime soon, unfortunately. In fact, highs will be a degree or two either side of the 90-degree mark over the next several days. Even hotter temperatures will arrive just in time for the weekend, as highs may approach the middle 90s for Sunday. With the severity of the drought coupled with the lack of rain for the extended forecast, the risk of wildfires remains a concern. Burn bans are in place for Volusia, Seminole, Lake, Orange, Brevard, and Polk counties. Our next chance of much-needed rain will arrive around the early part of next week with only a stray shower or two possible. Meanwhile, looking far ahead into early May, we start to see a pattern shift. This means we'll finally see better chances of some decent rainfall that will hopefully help bring relief to our drought-stricken areas. Track live when storms move across your area using the FOX 35 Storm Tracker Radar below. Brevard County Flagler County Lake County Marion County Osceola County Orange County Polk County Seminole County Sumter County Volusia County U.S./National Radar Download the FOX 35 News app for latest news, weather, and traffic alerts Download the FOX 35 Storm Team Weather app for live, interactive radar Visit for interactive radar, plus updated weather graphics, maps, and images The Source This story was written based on information shared by the FOX 35 Storm Team on April 23, 2025.
