If you’ve been enjoying the recent streak of sunshine and slightly drier skies across Central Florida, you’ll be glad to know that much of that pattern continues Tuesday.
But don’t put the umbrella away just yet.
Next few days
We’ve got a strong ridge of high pressure sitting both at the surface and up above, which is doing a good job of keeping rain chances relatively low.
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Most areas across east Central Florida will stay dry, as slightly drier air moves in.
With that being said, we won’t be completely storm-free, because there’s still a slight chance (30-40%) of storms popping up into the evening where sea breezes collide over western neighborhoods.
Stronger storms could produce downpours, lighting and gusty winds.
With less rain around, the temperatures will soar in the Orlando area.
Highs will top out in the low to mid-90s, especially across inland areas, with heat indices up to 105 degrees Tuesday.
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Looking ahead
A slight uptick in rain chances begins Friday (the first official day of summer) as moisture creeps back in with coverage at 50-60%.
By the weekend and into early next week, another ridge builds back in, keeping temperatures hot and afternoon storm chances in the 40%–50% range.