Weather

Friday: windy and comfortable; fire threat and marine hazards

The clouds that came with the cold front, which cleared Central Florida on Thursday, held the temperatures anywhere between 9 to 20 degrees cooler than Wednesday's highs.

"The winds were cranking near 35 mph in Daytona Beach," says Channel 9 certified meteorologist George Waldenberger

DOPPLER 9 - TRACK THE STORMS

DOWNLOAD OUR FREE WEATHER APP

If you are traveling to south Florida, the storms are more likely to affect that region on Thursday evening and have more coverage.

After the front clears Central Florida, expect highs on Friday in the upper 70s, with low humidity and breezy conditions. These factors will elevate the fire risk, so please make sure you exercise caution if doing any activities involving fire.

Marine conditions will be rough through Saturday. A small craft advisory is in effect for the coastal and open waters along our eastern beaches until Saturday morning. High surf advisory in effect through Friday afternoon  due to the windy conditions, seas up to 7 feet and a high risk for rip currents.

                                              MARINE CONDITIONS

The forecast looks to stay rain free through much of the weekend. Sunday, there is a very small chance for light showers as the humidity slightly increases after the winds change on Saturday and enough humidity streams in from the Atlantic.

Live: Dangerous Marine Conditions

Live: Dangerous Marine Conditions through the weekend. Please swim near a lifeguard. #SpringBreak

Posted by George Waldenberger WFTV Meteorologist on Thursday, March 23, 2017

Our team of meteorologists will be tracking any shower development Thursday afternoon live on Channel 9 starting at 4 p.m.

Follow our Meteorologists: