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  • Florida Weather March 5 Midday - 63° Above Normal

    Florida Weather March 5 Midday - 63° Above Normal
    Mar 5 2026
    Good afternoon. Florida. I'm Aaron Jolly. Step outside right now and you'll feel 85 degrees of pure Florida warmth. We bottomed out at 62 overnight. And now we're climbing fast. In the next 24 hours. South Florida starts you off easy — high near 80 with mostly sunny skies. There's a slight chance of showers after 3 P.M., but nothing to rearrange your plans over. East winds at 14 miles an hour keep the coast breezy. Central Florida cranks the heat up to 84 degrees. The sea breeze pushes inland this afternoon. And that's your cue for thunderstorms between 2 P.M. and 5 P.M. Not a washout — just a a chance of scattered showers and storms. Tampa Bay gets the most action today. Showers and thunderstorms roll in after 1 P.M. With a. You'll hit 87 degrees before those storms cool things down. Rainfall stays light — less than a tenth of an inch. North Florida keeps it simple — mostly sunny, high around 81. Southeast winds gust to 18 miles an hour, but rain chances stay low all day. Tonight, lows drop to the mid 60s statewide. Partly cloudy with that brief rain chance wrapping up by 7 P.M. For most areas. High pressure over the western Atlantic locks us into this warm, humid flow. Expect highs in the low to mid 80s along the coast, upper 80s inland. Isolated afternoon showers and storms pop up each day, especially over the interior. We're running 63 degrees to 63 degrees above normal for early March — some inland spots could challenge record highs this weekend. If you're liking these updates, a quick rating goes a long way. For the extended outlook, check the latest forecast as confidence improves. That's your forecast — we'll be back tomorrow.
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  • Florida Weather March 5 Morning - 61° Above Normal

    Florida Weather March 5 Morning - 61° Above Normal
    Mar 5 2026
    Good morning. Florida. I'm Aaron Jolly. Florida's running a fever today. We're talking low to mid-80s statewide. That's 61 degrees to 61 degrees above normal for early March. Some inland spots could even flirt with records. In the next 24 hours. Up in North Florida. Jacksonville wakes up wrapped in dense fog. Visibility drops to a quarter mile or less around the St. Johns River Basin until about 9 A.M. Once that fog burns off, you're looking at mostly sunny skies and a high near 81 degrees. Tonight, patchy fog returns with a low around 63. Central Florida starts at 65 with patchy fog early. The fog lifts by mid-morning, then temperatures climb fast. High near 84 this afternoon with a chance of showers between 1 and 5 P.M. Tonight brings partly cloudy skies and a low around 66. Down in South Florida, it's a breezy 74 degrees under partly cloudy skies. Steady east winds around 15 miles an hour with gusts to 21. Slight chance of morning showers, then mostly sunny with a high near 79. Tonight stays mild at 74. Tampa Bay gets the most active weather today. Showers and thunderstorms likely after 1 P.M. — 60 percent chance. High near 87 degrees. If you've got outdoor plans, keep an eye on the sky this afternoon. Storms taper off by 9 P.M. With a low around 68. In One critical note for beachgoers, high risk of rip currents along the Atlantic coast from Volusia County south through Martin County. Stay out of the surf today. Looking ahead, this warm pattern holds through the weekend and into next week. Highs climb into the upper 80s by Saturday — near-record territory for inland locations. Each afternoon brings a chance of isolated showers, but nothing widespread. Tonight's full moon should be spectacular if skies stay clear enough to see it. For the extended outlook, check the latest forecast as confidence improves. That's your forecast — we'll be back tomorrow.
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  • Florida Weather March 4 Evening - 61° Above Normal

    Florida Weather March 4 Evening - 61° Above Normal
    Mar 5 2026
    Good evening. Florida. I'm Aaron Jolly. Step outside and you might think someone fast-forwarded the calendar to May. We're sitting at a toasty 79 degrees under clear skies, running a solid 61 degrees to 61 degrees above normal. This isn't just a warm spell; some inland spots are flirting with record highs. In the next 24 hours. Down in South Florida. Miami and Fort Lauderdale are hitting 79 degrees today. You might see a few showers and thunderstorms roll in between 61 degrees and 61 degrees tonight. Lows stay mild in the mid 70s, with gusty east winds keeping things breezy. Head north to Central Florida and Orlando tops out at 84 degrees. Watch for patchy fog before 9 tomorrow morning, then expect a chance of afternoon storms. Tampa Bay takes the prize as the warmest spot in the state at 87 degrees, with a coin flip's chance of storms between 1 and 7 P.M. North Florida stays a bit cooler but still plenty toasty. Jacksonville and Gainesville reach 82 degrees. Areas of fog develop tonight and linger into Thursday morning, with lows dipping to around 61 degrees. Keep your wits about you tonight. A Dense Fog Advisory is in effect for coastal Panhandle counties from 7 P.M. Until 5 A.M. Thursday, where visibility could drop to a quarter mile or less. Also, a High Rip Current Risk continues at all Atlantic beaches through Friday evening, so swim near a lifeguard. Looking ahead, this summer-like pattern holds through the weekend. Highs stay in the low to mid 80s with daily chances for afternoon showers and storms. We're gaining nearly two minutes of daylight each day now. And the spring equinox is just two weeks away. Tonight's full moon will be bright, though fog may obscure the view in some areas. For the extended outlook, check the latest forecast as confidence improves. That's your forecast — we'll be back tomorrow.
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  • Florida Weather March 4 Midday - Rip Current Statement

    Florida Weather March 4 Midday - Rip Current Statement
    Mar 4 2026
    Good afternoon. Florida. I'm Aaron Jolly. Look at that thermometer hitting 84 degrees. We're running well above normal for early March. Spring equinox is still two weeks away, but Florida clearly has other plans. In the next 24 hours. Down in South Florida, you're looking at a high near 79 degrees. An east wind blows around 15 miles an hour. Watch out for showers and thunderstorms this afternoon between 3 and 10 P.M. Tonight holds at a muggy 74 degrees. Head up to Central Florida and you'll find mostly sunny skies. Highs reach 83 degrees. Patchy fog develops after 4 A.M. Lows drop to about 65. North Florida stays mostly sunny with a high near 77. Areas of fog drift in after midnight. Tonight's low cools to 60 degrees. Over in Tampa Bay, you're seeing the warmest conditions. Highs climb to 86 degrees with just a slight chance of showers after 4 P.M. Tonight's low sits around 67. A few important notes for beachgoers. There's a high rip current risk along Atlantic beaches from Palm Beach through Miami-Dade through Friday evening. Please swim near a lifeguard. Tonight also brings a Full Moon. Perfect for an evening walk if the storms stay away. Looking ahead, this summer-like pattern holds through early next week. Highs climb into the mid to upper 80s inland with near record warmth possible. Expect daily afternoon shower chances, but nothing widespread. For the extended outlook, check the latest forecast as confidence improves. Take care That's your forecast — we'll be back tomorrow.
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  • Florida Weather March 4 Morning - 60° Above Normal

    Florida Weather March 4 Morning - 60° Above Normal
    Mar 4 2026
    Good morning. Florida. I'm Aaron Jolly. If you're stepping out in North or Central Florida right now, you might feel like you're walking onto a movie set. Dense fog has swallowed the region. Visibility is down to a quarter mile or less. Take it slow on the roads; this gray blanket doesn't burn off until mid-morning. In the next 24 hours. Down in South Florida, it's a different world. You're waking up to 73 degrees and mostly clear skies. That breeze off the Atlantic at 14 miles an hour feels nice, but it's pumping in moisture. You'll see a slight chance of showers after 5 P.M. Once the fog clears. Central Florida turns on the charm. Highs climb to 83 degrees under mostly sunny skies. Tampa Bay is the hot spot today, hitting 86 degrees. That's a solid 60 degrees above normal for early March. North Florida stays a bit cooler thanks to that persistent onshore flow. Jacksonville tops out near 77. The fog returns tonight with lows dipping to 60. We've a full moon tonight, so if the clouds part, you'll have a great view. South Florida might see a few overnight showers, but nothing widespread. Looking ahead. Thursday keeps the heat on. Inland spots could approach record highs in the mid-80s. This warm pattern holds through the weekend, running 60 degrees to 60 degrees above average. Afternoon sea breeze showers become more likely. Keep a close eye on the ocean — rip currents remain a high risk at all Atlantic beaches through Friday. We're gaining nearly two minutes of daylight every single day. Spring is officially just two weeks away. For the extended outlook, check the latest forecast as confidence improves. That's your forecast — we'll be back tomorrow.
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  • Florida Weather March 4 Evening - 58° Above Normal

    Florida Weather March 4 Evening - 58° Above Normal
    Mar 4 2026
    Good evening. Florida. I'm Aaron Jolly. If you're waking up in North Florida or the Big Bend, you're literally in the clouds right now. That dense fog advisory is the main event this morning, with visibility dropping to a quarter mile or less in spots. You'll want to give yourself plenty of extra time if you're commuting before 10 A.M., when that sun finally burns it off. In the next 24 hours. Down in Central Florida, you're dealing with patchy fog until about 9 A.M., but the Tampa Bay area is already waking up to partly cloudy skies. South Florida is clear and breezy, with those east winds gusting to 21 miles an hour. Here's what's really wild about today. It feels more like May than March. Tampa Bay tops out at 86 degrees. Central Florida reaches 83. North Florida climbs to 77 after the fog lifts. South Florida is the cool spot today at 79, thanks to that ocean breeze. Tonight. South Florida sees showers and thunderstorms rolling through between 11 P.M. and 3 A.M. The rest of the state stays dry, but that fog creeps back into North Florida overnight. Tomorrow keeps the heat on. Tampa Bay hits 87. Central Florida reaches 85. North Florida climbs to 80. We're running a solid 58 degrees to 58 degrees above normal. Looking ahead, this pattern holds through the weekend. We're talking near-record highs from Thursday through Sunday. Afternoon showers and storms become a daily possibility, especially inland. And if you're thinking about a beach day, think twice. That rip current risk stays elevated along Atlantic beaches through Friday. Tonight's full moon will be bright, but clouds may block the show in South Florida. We're gaining nearly two minutes of daylight every day now, with the spring equinox just two weeks away. For the extended outlook, check the latest forecast as confidence improves. Take care That's your forecast — we'll be back tomorrow.
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  • Florida Weather March 3 Evening - 58° Above Normal

    Florida Weather March 3 Evening - 58° Above Normal
    Mar 4 2026
    Good evening. Florida. I'm Jack O'Malley. Fog is stealing the spotlight across North Florida this morning. Widespread dense fog blankets Jacksonville and the coastal areas, reducing visibility to under a mile in spots. If you're commuting along A1A or Highway 58 degrees, give yourself extra time. That fog lifts by mid-morning, giving way to mostly sunny skies and a high near 78 degrees. In the next 24 hours. Down in Central Florida, patchy fog develops after 3 A.M. Tonight but clears by 9 A.M. Tomorrow. Orlando reaches 82 degrees this afternoon with a steady east-northeast breeze around 7 miles an hour. Tampa Bay sits at 65 degrees this morning under mostly clear skies. You'll hit 86 degrees by 2 P.M. — that's about 58 degrees above normal for early March. A brief shower could pop up around 3 P.M., but most of the day stays dry. South Florida stays warm and breezy. Miami sits at 73 degrees with east winds gusting to 18 miles an hour. A slight chance of thunderstorms rolls through between 11 P.M. Tonight and 2 A.M. Tomorrow. Wednesday brings mostly sunny skies and a high near 79. Beachgoers take note — there's a high rip current risk along all Atlantic beaches from Palm Beach south through Friday. Entering the surf isn't advised. Looking ahead, temperatures climb even higher. Record highs are possible Thursday through Sunday, with inland areas reaching the mid to upper 80s. A few afternoon showers return Thursday and linger into the weekend. Tonight's full moon rises at sunset — a beautiful way to end a warm March day. We're gaining nearly two minutes of daylight each day now, with the spring equinox just two weeks away. For the extended outlook, check the latest forecast as confidence improves. That's your forecast — we'll be back tomorrow.
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  • Florida Weather March 3 Morning - Record Cold

    Florida Weather March 3 Morning - Record Cold
    Mar 3 2026
    Good morning. Florida. I'm Aaron Jolly. That 77 degrees on your thermometer right now? it's just the opening act. Strong high pressure parked off New England is wedging cool, moist Atlantic air down the coast. That sets up a classic Florida split today. Coastal areas deal with fog while inland spots surge toward the 80s. In the next 24 hours. North Florida, you're getting the brunt of it. Northeast winds gusting to 24 miles an hour will make that 72-degree high feel brisk. But the real story comes tonight. Widespread dense fog rolls in along the I-Ninety-Five corridor. If you're driving near Jacksonville or Fernandina Beach after sunset, visibility could drop fast. Central Florida wakes up to patchy fog tomorrow morning. Today you hit 80 degrees under mostly sunny skies. You might see a passing shower after 2 P.M., but most of you stay dry. Tampa Bay, you've got the warmest spot in the state. High of 84 degrees today. Mostly sunny and pleasant with light east winds. Down in South Florida, expect 78 degrees with a slight chance of coastal showers between 2 and 5 P.M. East winds gusting to 21 miles an hour will make it breezy. A high rip current risk continues at all Atlantic beaches through Wednesday evening. If you're heading to the water, swim near a lifeguard. Tonight brings a full moon. Look up after sunset and you'll see it shining through partly cloudy skies. Here's the week ahead. That warming trend continues. By Thursday and Friday, inland areas could flirt with record highs in the mid to upper 80s. Shower chances tick up Thursday through Saturday as moisture increases. But the pattern stays pleasant overall. Just keep an eye on those rip currents if you're beach-bound. For the extended outlook, check the latest forecast as confidence improves. That's your forecast — we'll be back tomorrow.
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