Warm Easter Weekend Ahead for Central Florida

Isolated showers possible, with high rip current risk at beaches

Apr. 3, 2026 at 10:33am

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A vast, atmospheric landscape painting depicting a warm, hazy day with scattered clouds over a coastal horizon, conveying the sublime scale of the natural environment.The warm, hazy conditions and scattered clouds over Central Florida's coastline underscore the region's unpredictable weather patterns during the Easter holiday.Today in Orlando

Central Florida is expected to see above-average warmth over the Easter weekend, with afternoon highs reaching the middle to upper 80s. While most areas will stay mostly dry, there is a 20% chance of isolated showers on Friday, increasing to a 40% chance of scattered showers on Sunday. Beachgoers should be aware of a high rip current risk due to breezy conditions, with easterly winds gusting between 10 to 20 mph.

Why it matters

The warm, partly cloudy weather with occasional showers is typical for this time of year in Central Florida, but the high rip current risk is an important safety concern for those planning to visit the beaches over the holiday weekend.

The details

The warm temperatures are expected to continue through the weekend, with Friday seeing a 20% chance of isolated showers, especially in northwestern areas. Saturday is expected to remain mostly dry, but rain chances increase to 40% on Sunday, with the possibility of scattered showers, especially later in the day. A new front is expected to move in early next week, bringing rain chances up to 50-60%.

  • Afternoon highs are expected to climb to the middle to upper 80s on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
  • There is a 20% chance of isolated showers on Friday.
  • Rain chances increase to 40% on Sunday, with the possibility of scattered showers, especially later in the day.
  • A new front is expected to move in early next week, bringing rain chances up to 50-60%.

The players

Michelle Morgan

A News 6 meteorologist who provided the weather forecast for the upcoming Easter weekend in Central Florida.

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What they’re saying

“Get ready for above-average warmth across Central Florida. Afternoon highs are expected to climb middle to upper 80s and lower 80s along the coast.”

— Michelle Morgan, Meteorologist

“If you're heading out to the coast, keep an eye out for strong breezes. Easterly winds gusting between 10 to 20 mph, with even higher gusts possible by the water. Importantly, there's a high rip current risk at area beaches, so extra caution is strongly advised if you're planning to swim or enter the surf.”

— Michelle Morgan, Meteorologist

What’s next

Beachgoers should check the latest weather updates and rip current advisories before heading to the coast over the Easter weekend.

The takeaway

The warm, partly cloudy weather with occasional showers is typical for this time of year in Central Florida, but the high rip current risk is an important safety concern that visitors should be aware of when planning their beach activities.