Good evening, Central Florida. We're wrapping up the day for you with the most important stories you need to know and your weather outlook.

Your Weather Planner

An expanding drought across Central Florida will combine with dry and breezy conditions tomorrow to produce an enhanced wildfire risk. Avoid burning anything outdoors and be careful with things that may create sparks. Under a sun and cloud mix, high temperatures are slightly above average in the lower 80s.

Although breezy again on Saturday, more moisture moving into the atmosphere will help take the fire danger down a bit. We’re expecting a mix of sun and clouds with highs in the low to mid-80s. We may even squeeze out a stray shower late in the day, but almost everyone stays rain free.

Scattered showers and storms move back in on Sunday, especially in the afternoon. Models vary greatly on who picks up the rain, so we’ll tweak the forecast over the next couple of days.

Highs: Lower 80s Lows: Lower 60s Rain Coverage: 0%

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Today's Big Stories

1. EXCLUSIVE: Fram2 commander shares insight into first polar orbit
The Fram2 mission will be the first human spaceflight around Earth’s polar regions, as the commander shares with Spectrum News what this new adventure means to him.

2. Europe lashes out over Trump auto tariffs, says it will hurt consumers on both continents
European automakers, already struggling with tepid economic growth at home and rising competition from China, decried the U.S. import tax on cars as a heavy burden that will punish consumers and companies alike on both sides of the Atlantic.

3. Alleged leader of MS-13 street gang on East Coast arrested in Virginia
The alleged leader of the violent MS-13 street gang on the East Coast has been arrested in Virginia, U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi announced.

4. Prescribed burns being conducted on 800 acres at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station this week
Space Launch Delta 45 will conduct several prescribed burns at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station starting Thursday, March 27, through Sunday, March 30, across roughly 800 acres of land.

5. Orlando International Airport and United Airlines break ground on $315M tech ops complex
The Greater Orlando Aviation Authority (GOAA) breaks ground in partnership with United Airlines to bring a new technical operations complex to Central Florida.

6. WATCH: Cherry blossoms are blooming in Washington D.C.
The annual cherry blossom bloom is a big attraction in our nation's capital every spring. This year, the peak bloom is expected to be around March 28-31. They've already begun to flower.

More Things to Know

• Busch Gardens Food and Wine Festival (with concerts) | Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is turning up the flavor and the fun with exciting new details about the upcoming 2025 Food & Wine Festival and Concert Series, featuring brand-new culinary cabins, an electrifying lineup of new and fan-favorite headlining artists, and—for the first time—concerts on Fridays.


• Mad Science Labs Kids Night Out at West Oaks Mall | We will explore Science at our fun Science stations and try out cool Science activities! We will also watch a G/PG-rated movie.


• Pig on the Pond Community Festival in Clermont | Come join us for a fun-filled day at Waterfront Park in Clermont, FL, USA! Pig on the Pond is the ultimate community event, raising funds for local students while creating lasting memories with good BBQ, good music, and good times!