*As of Oct 4, 3 PM local time.*
Current Conditions and Heat
It is currently Sunday this afternoon in Winter Springs, where the air temperature stands at 91F. The combination of heat and moisture means the temperature feels like 99F. Relative humidity is at 53%, and the dew point is 72F, contributing to a noticeable sense of mugginess.
The sky is clear, and winds are blowing from the east southeast at 8 mph, with gusts reaching 11 mph. While the immediate sky is clear, the atmospheric conditions are setting the stage for potential instability later in the day.
Today and Tonight Outlook
Today, there is a 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms. The high will be near 90F, though temperatures are expected to fall to around 83F in the afternoon. Partly sunny conditions are likely, with east southeast winds around 5 mph.
New rainfall amounts between a tenth and a quarter of an inch are possible. Tonight, the chance of precipitation remains at 50%, with showers and thunderstorms likely before 1 a.m. The sky will be mostly cloudy, and the low temperature will drop to around 75F.
South southeast winds will be light, ranging from 0 to 5 mph. Rainfall totals could reach between a quarter and a half of an inch.
