Orlando, FL –Florida drivers should expect low visibility and hazardous beach conditions across the Orlando region beginning early Friday. Patchy fog will blanket major roadways like I-4 and the Beachline Expressway, while a dangerous rip current risk will continue along Atlantic beaches into the weekend.
According to the National Weather Service in Melbourne, fog is expected to reduce visibility to less than a mile in parts of Brevard, Osceola, Lake, and Volusia counties starting late Thursday night. The fog may linger into mid-morning Friday, especially in low-lying areas. Motorists are urged to use low-beam headlights, reduce speed, and leave extra space between vehicles.
Beachgoers should take extra caution. A moderate to high rip current risk remains through at least Tuesday across all Central Florida Atlantic beaches. Lifeguards advise swimming near staffed areas and avoiding deeper waters during morning and evening tides.
Friday’s forecast for Orlando calls for mostly sunny skies with highs near 80°F and breezy east-southeast winds up to 25 mph. Saturday brings a 30% chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms, especially after 5 p.m. Clouds increase into Saturday night with showers likely continuing into Sunday.
Five-Day Outlook:
- Friday: Sunny, high near 80°F. Wind gusts up to 25 mph.
- Saturday: 30% chance of PM storms. High near 83°F.
- Sunday: Showers likely (60%). High near 84°F.
- Monday: Slight chance of rain. High near 87°F.
- Tuesday: Isolated showers, breezy. High around 87°F.
