ORLANDO, Fla. — Temperatures soared quickly into the mid to upper 80s Thursday afternoon.

Leesburg was able to tie its old record of 88 degrees set back in 2003. With the same pattern holding steady for Friday and in to the weekend, not much is expected to change over the next several days. We’ll stay mainly dry as temperatures climb well above average.

Mostly clear skies are in the forecast through the overnight hours. Temperatures will fall into the mid-60s with the potential for some areas of fog as we head toward daybreak.

High pressure remains strong and in control of our weather pattern. The first full day of spring will hold plenty of sunshine as temperatures climb into the mid to upper 80s.

A few locations will even reach that 90 degree mark during the afternoon. This will continue as we head into the weekend and early on next week.

There is a chance around mid-week that a front could push close enough and bring a slight chance for a few showers. We need some rain with our drought monitor now showing all of Central Florida in abnormally dry conditions.

BEACH AND BOATING CONDITIONS

If taking the boat out Friday, keep in mind that it will be a bit breezy at times. This could make the water moderately choppy. The weather does look good for sitting poolside, but apply sunscreen often. A high UV index will allow for a sunburn to start after only fifteen minutes.