WFTV Orlando Weather Blog
May-Like Heat Moves In
With high pressure across the western Atlantic, our storm track is mainly to the north and the heat is about to build. By the end of the week, temperatures will surge into the mid to upper 80s -- it will feel like early to mid May across central Florida! We're also tracking a couple of quick-moving systems that will bring a chance of rain to the area.
Strong Storm Moving East
A strong storm system, one that continues to produce severe weather tonight across the Gulf coast states, is moving toward Florida. Most of the energy with this system will pass to the north of central Florida, but we will still see showers -- and isolated storms -- with some gusty wind on Sunday.
Weekend Weather Rollercoaster!
As a complex system evolves across central Florida over the next couple of days, changes in our weather will happen literally every 12 hours. From rainy weather, to the possibility for a few stronger storms, to very warm spring-like temperatures, to wind gusts above 30 mph, this weekend will have it all!
Northern Storm Track.. For Now!
After some of the coldest air of the season earlier this week, temperatures will surge into the 80s on Wednesday and Thursday. A strong ridge of high pressure has built in aloft, pushing the storm track to the north -- for now!
Strong Cold Front on the Way!
A reminder that we're still in winter is moving toward central Florida early this evening: a cold front that will bring some of the coldest air we've seen all season. In advance of it, there have been a few rotating storms on radar this afternoon and a batch of much needed rain will move through tonight.
A February - Yes, February! - Tropical Disturbance
It's been an unusually dry winter so far across central Florida, but we finally saw rain develop this afternoon. The reason? Three-fold. Moisture from a weakening front to our north moved in, sea breezes developed, and an unusual tropical disturbance moved to our south across the Florida Straits!
Shifting Storm Track Later This Week
Today marked the 39th consecutive day without measurable rainfall in Melbourne, marking the 2nd longest rain-free stretch for the Brevard County city. The record is 46 straight days set in 1968-69, but there are signs that the all-time record may be safe!
High (Clouds) & Dry!
Friday marked a transition to a cloudier sky across central Florida, but most of the clouds were well above 10,000 feet -- in other words, just too high in the sky to produce any rain. In the meantime, we're closing in our a record dry stretch of days in Melbourne.
Remember When? 5th Anniversary of Groundhog Day Tornado Outbreak
Today marks the 5th annivesary of one of the worst tornado outbreaks in Central Florida. 21 died. Sadly, the tornadoes hit in the middle of the night. I remember being on Channel 9 with Tom Terry. It was about 3 in the morning and we were doing what we could ...
Record Dry January Winding Down
It has been a record dry January for parts of central Florida and the last day will conclude with -- you guessed it -- dry weather. Drought numbers are increasing across the area; we're looking ahead to better chances of rain by the end of the week.
Much Needed Rain!
It wasn't much, but most of central Florida saw at least a few rain drops to wrap up the work week as one of two cold fronts moved through the area.
Severe Weather Rumbles Through Southeast
A powerful system rumbled through the southeast over the last 24 hours, leading to reports of tornadoes and large hail. Two deaths were reported in Alabama.
Cold Building North - Just Not Heading Here!
The coldest air of the season is piling up along the US/Canada border but isn't headed in our direction. The pattern has changed some, but it is not one that's sending winter's chill our way!
Dry Weather Spawns Brush Fires
As we get deeper into the dry season, the frequency of brush fires will increase across central Florida. That was illustrated over the last couple of days, as several fires burned on Sunday and another ignited today in Orange County. Little rain is in the forecast over the next week, though.
Chilly Weekend in the Forecast
The second cold front we were waiting for moved through the area right on schedule first thing this morning, bringing with it a brief round of chilly, January weather.
First Measurable Rain of 2012
The first measurable rain of 2012 is just hours away from falling in central Florida as a weak front moves toward the eastern Gulf of Mexico. Some parts of the area will see over half an inch of rain.
Warming Up This Week!
Temperatures will push toward 80 degrees early this week before a weak cold front sends the first chance of appreciable rainfall since December in our direction.
Winter's One-Two Punch!
After a relatively mild start to winter, a quick shot of intense chill is moving into central Florida tonight. Before all is said and done, we'll have our coldest afternoon highs in nearly two years and the first freeze of the season in Orlando.
Warmer New Year's Weekend!
A warming trend that started today will last into the holiday weekend, with afternoon temperatures pushing into the upper 70s for New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. Don't get used to it though, the biggest cool down of the year lurks just around the corner!
Stronger Cold Front Tuesday
A strong cold front will move through central Florida Tuesday afternoon, sending temperatures into the 60s for highs Wednesday and Thursday!
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