ORLANDO, Fla. — We had high wind and heavy for parts of our east coast Wednesday, with even a few bands moving inland.

Dorian will lift northward overnight, with improving conditions beginning to move into Central Florida. Skies will clear overnight, with lows in the mid-70s.

Much drier and warmer weather is ahead for Thursday. Dorian will drag dry air into the region as it lift northward. This will result in dry weather and a warm afternoon, with highs in the low to mid 90s.

The warmth continues to close the work week as the dry air remains in place. Highs for Friday will be in the mid-90s with dry conditions.

The weekend will also feature dry and warm weather. More dry air moves into the area, resulting in minimal rain chances both Saturday and Sunday. Highs both days will push into the low to mid 90s.

Rain chances will return for next week. Some moisture will begin to return to the area, but just a few isolated showers are expected. Highs to start next week will be in the low to mid 90s. Better rain chances are expected for the middle of next week.

Beach and Surf Conditions

A Small Craft Advisory will be in effect for Thursday, with seas 4-6 feet and strong westerly winds. Surfers will have poor conditions, as the Dorian surf drops quickly.

The rip current threat remains highs for Thursday, and swimming is not advised in the Atlantic.

Tropical Update

In the tropics, we are focused on Hurricane Dorian.

There is also Fernand that hit the east coast of Mexico Wednesday afternoon as a tropical storm, but is weakening.

Tropical Storm Gabrielle is well out in the Atlantic and expected to stay over the water. No concerns for Florida at this time.

It is the peak of hurricane season, so several areas are being watched.

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