*As of Oct 1, 3 PM local time.*
Current Conditions and Heat
It is currently Thursday this afternoon in Winter Springs, where the air temperature sits at 88 degrees Fahrenheit. However, the combination of heat and moisture means the temperature feels like 96 degrees. The relative humidity is currently at 62 percent, with a dew point of 73 degrees, creating a noticeably muggy atmosphere.
The sky is clear at the moment, and winds are blowing from the east southeast at 11 miles per hour, with gusts reaching 13 miles per hour. This level of humidity can make outdoor activities feel more strenuous than the actual air temperature suggests.
Today and Tonight Outlook
For the rest of today, a chance of showers and thunderstorms is present. The high will remain near 88 degrees, while the low is expected to drop to around 76 degrees tonight. The National Weather Service indicates a 50 percent chance of precipitation, with new rainfall amounts likely to be less than a tenth of an inch.
Winds will shift to around 10 miles per hour, with gusts potentially reaching 20 miles per hour. Tonight, the chance of showers and thunderstorms continues before midnight. The sky will be mostly cloudy, and the low temperature will hover near 76 degrees.
The chance of precipitation is 40 percent, with similar minimal rainfall amounts expected.
