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Nothing but sunshine! Perfect beach weather on this Presidents Day

Central Florida has a very warm week ahead. 

High pressure is dominating across the region, keeping skies clear and temperatures soaring to the upper-80s by the end of the workweek. 

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As for today, you can expect mostly sunny skies with afternoon highs in the low-80s across the interior and upper-70s along our coastal communities. It will be breezy beachside. 

If you are planning on watching the SpaceX launch today, it will be a nice day to do so! There is a 90% chance for a go for launch. Temperatures for that launch will be near 70 degrees. 

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Have you noticed your allergies acting up? The local pollen count is very high this week, keep your tissues handy. 

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As for the big warm-up. We could see record heat across the interior by Thursday and Friday. Afternoon highs are expected to reach anywhere from 87-90 degrees in some locations. Make sure you are staying hydrated during this time and use sunscreen when outdoors. 

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