A ridge of high pressure stays in control this weekend, keeping us dry and hot.

What You Need To Know

  • Abundant sunshine and well above average highs

  • We flirt with records in the low to mid-90s

  • Our fire danger remains quite elevated

If you are a fan of the heat, we're cranking up the temperatures in our hottest stretch this season. Highs in the middle 80s the past few days will climb into the 90s and stay there through the weekend.

Average highs this time of year run in the low to mid-80s, but instead, we'll soar into the low and even a few middle 90s on Saturday and Sunday. Some neighborhoods may flirt with record highs, although the existing records of 96 degrees for April 20 and April 21 in Orlando look to stay safe. 

Get outside early and do any of your chores, take that walk, play a round of golf, or wash your car because temperatures may get a little too hot for outdoor activities in the afternoon. Be sure to drink plenty of water, keep an eye on your family and friends, and beat the heat, check the backseat of your car.

Fire Danger Concerns

A recent lack of rainfall and this intense heat has contributed to an elevated fire danger across the area. Use caution with any outdoor burning this weekend, whether in a backyard firepit or at a campsite.

The next opportunity for a few showers arrives Monday with a weak cold front. Unfortunately, not everyone will pick up rain, and those who do will see very light totals. Beyond Monday, we have another dry stretch ahead.