Florida
Classic Central Florida summer weekend ahead
ORLANDO, Fla. – Central Florida is in for a classic summer weekend pattern.
Saturday kicks off mostly dry, but rain chances jump to 60–70% by the afternoon.
Thanks to sea breezes and extra moisture from a nearby low-pressure system over Georgia, expect scattered showers and thunderstorms to pop up throughout the weekend.
Some storms could pack a punch, bringing heavy downpours, wind gusts up to 50 mph, and frequent lightning. Stay weather-aware!
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Temperatures will soar into the low 90s, but with high humidity, it’ll feel more like the low 100s, so stay cool and hydrated!
Beachgoers:
Early morning looks ideal for hitting the sand. Water temperatures are warm, in the low 90s, but watch out for scattered afternoon and evening showers. The rip current risk remains moderate along the east coast, and the UV index is extreme — don’t forget the sunscreen!
Looking ahead, expect an unsettled weather pattern to linger into next week. Daily rain chances stay high, with steamy highs holding in the low 90s. For the Fourth of July, plan for possible scattered showers and storms, with daytime highs again in the low 90s.
In the Tropics:
We’re keeping an eye on a broad area of low pressure — now designated Invest 91L — that’s expected to move into the Bay of Campeche this weekend. If it lingers over favorable waters, it could develop into a tropical depression this weekend. As of 8 a.m. Saturday the NHC has a 50% in the next 2-7 days for tropical development.
While it may bring heavy rain and gusty winds to parts of Central America and Mexico, there are no tropical threats to Central Florida at this time.
Stay safe, stay cool, and enjoy your weekend!
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FORT MYERS, Fla. – An injured manatee and her calf are recovering after authorities on a boat rescued them from the Orange River near Fort Myers on Thursday.
What we know:
The Lee County Sheriff’s Office said its Marine Unit, Advanced Technology Support Unit, drone pilots and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission helped in saving the pair after the mother was found hurt in the water and in need of medical attention.
READ: Missing Florida man found stuck in mud without food or water for days: PFD
Video shows authorities pulling the frantic manatees safely onto the boat in netting before taking them to shore.
Courtesy: Lee County Sheriff’s Office
Both animals will be taken to ZooTampa for evaluation and medical care.
What we don’t know:
LCSO did not say the extent of the mother’s injuries.
By the numbers:
As of Feb. 20, there have been 85 manatee deaths across Florida in 2026, according to the FWC. Last year reportedly saw a total of 632 manatee deaths.
Dig deeper:
Earlier this month, the FWC began investigating a spike in manatee deaths, specifically in Lee County, where officials say 25 were found dead within a week.
READ: FWC investigating spike in manatee deaths over the past week
The FWC believes these manatee deaths could be from several factors: cold stress, a lack of seagrass and polluted waterways.
The Source: Information for this story was provided by the Lee County Sheriff’s Office and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
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