*As of Oct 9, 3 PM local time.*
Current Conditions and Heat
It is currently Friday this afternoon in Winter Springs, where the air temperature sits at 90 degrees Fahrenheit. However, the combination of heat and moisture means it feels like 100 degrees. The relative humidity is 63 percent, and the dew point is 75 degrees, creating an oppressively humid environment.
The sky is mostly clear, and winds are blowing from the southeast at 11 miles per hour, with gusts reaching 10 miles per hour. This muggy atmosphere is the primary concern for anyone spending time outdoors during this period.
Today and Tonight Outlook
The forecast indicates a high near 89 degrees and a low near 76 degrees for today. There is a 58 percent chance of precipitation, with showers and thunderstorms likely to occur. Specifically, a chance of storms exists before 5 p.m., followed by likely showers and thunderstorms later in the day.
Temperatures may fall to around 84 degrees in the afternoon. Winds will be around 10 miles per hour, with gusts as high as 25 miles per hour. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and a quarter of an inch are possible.
Tonight, the low will be around 76 degrees. A chance of showers and thunderstorms is expected before 8 p.m., with a continued chance between 8 p.m. and 9 p.m., and a slight chance between 9 p.m. and 1 a.m. The sky will be partly cloudy, and winds will gust to 20 miles per hour.
