David Heckard

Orlando

Meteorologist at WFTV-TV (Orlando, FL)

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Sunny and warm week ahead, cool down midweek

1 week ago | wftv.com | David Heckard

ORLANDO, Fla. — It was a sun-filled and warm start to the work week, and more warmth is ahead for Tuesday. We will see a return to jacket weather overnight, with clear skies and somewhat cool temps. Morning lows will be in the low 60s. Plenty of sunshine is again expected for Tuesday, with breezy conditions. The wildfire danger will also remain, with highs for Tuesday will be in the upper 80s. A cold front is still expected to swing through the area Tuesday night.
Great weather to round out the weekend in Central Florida

1 week ago | wftv.com | David Heckard

ORLANDO, Fla. — After a very pleasant Saturday, more great weather is ahead to close the weekend on Sunday. We will again see a heavy dose of sunshine and dry conditions. Sunday’s highs will be a touch warmer, in the low 80s. Warmer weather is on track to move in for the start of the work week. The sunny skies will continue Monday, with highs pushing into the upper 80s. More warmth and quiet conditions are expected for Tuesday. Expect abundant sunshine, with highs Tuesday in the mid-80s.
Highs in the 70′s make for a beautiful Central Florida weekend

1 week ago | wftv.com | David Heckard

ORLANDO, Fla. — A cold front moved through the area overnight, and cooler and pleasant conditions are expected to start the weekend. We’ll see a heavy dose of sunshine throughout Saturday, but windy conditions will prevail. Today’s highs will only be in the upper 70s; the only concern is an elevated fire danger this afternoon. Cooler air continues to filter in tonight, leading to a somewhat cool overnight. Morning lows will be in the mid-50s with clear skies. Sunday promises more nice weather.
Highs in the 70′s make for a beautiful Central Florida weekend

1 week ago | yahoo.com | David Heckard

A cold front moved through the area overnight, and cooler and pleasant conditions are expected to start the weekend. We’ll see a heavy dose of sunshine throughout Saturday, but windy conditions will prevail. Today’s highs will only be in the upper 70s; the only concern is an elevated fire danger this afternoon. Cooler air continues to filter in tonight, leading to a somewhat cool overnight. Morning lows will be in the mid-50s with clear skies. Sunday promises more nice weather.
Mostly dry conditions before wet weather hits Central Florida

2 weeks ago | wftv.com | David Heckard

ORLANDO, Fla. — It’s yet another warm start to the day, but rain chances have returned to the forecast for Sunday. A very stray shower will be possible in inland areas later today, but the vast majority of the area will stay dry. Sunday’s highs will again climb into the low 90s. Any shower activity will fade away later tonight, with just a few clouds remaining. Morning lows will be in the upper 60s. Rain and storm chances increase further to start the work week.
Warm weather weekend leading into strong cold front

2 weeks ago | wftv.com | David Heckard

ORLANDO, Fla. — It’s a warm start to the weekend, and more warmth is on the way for the PM hours. We will again see partly cloudy skies and dry conditions. Highs for Saturday will climb into the low 90s. Expect just a few clouds tonight, with warm conditions continuing. Lows tonight will be in the upper 60s. Sunday will feature a touch more cloud cover, and an isolated PM shower will be possible. Most will stay dry, with highs back in the low 90s. Changes begin to arrive for next week.
Heat wave kicks off first day of April in Central Florida

3 weeks ago | wftv.com | David Heckard |James Tutten

ORLANDO, Fla. — Central Florida will have a warm start to the first day of April with even hotter days ahead. We’ll see a blend of sun and clouds on Tuesday, with sea breeze showers and storms developing in the afternoon and early evening. An isolated strong storm will be possible Tuesday afternoon, with highs pushing into the upper 80s. The rain and storms will fade away later this evening, with some clouds and fog developing.
Scattered and possible strong storms will plague Central Florida into the evening

3 weeks ago | wftv.com | David Heckard

ORLANDO, Fla. — It’s shaping up to be an active weather day across the area on Sunday, with strong storms possible. Scattered showers and storms will be possible in the morning, but the best chance for activity will be in the afternoon and early evening. Some storms may be strong, with gusty winds, hail, lightning, and heavy rains the biggest threats. Sunday’s highs will be in the low 80s. The rain and storms will wind down later this evening, with some clearing. Morning lows will be in the upper 60s.
Scattered and possible strong storms will plague Central Florida into the evening

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | David Heckard

It’s shaping up to be an active weather day across the area on Sunday, with strong storms possible. Scattered showers and storms will be possible in the morning, but the best chance for activity will be in the afternoon and early evening. Some storms may be strong, with gusty winds, hail, lightning, and heavy rains the biggest threats. Sunday’s highs will be in the low 80s. The rain and storms will wind down later this evening, with some clearing. Morning lows will be in the upper 60s.
Partly sunny Saturday skies make way for a stormy Sunday

3 weeks ago | wftv.com | David Heckard

ORLANDO, Fla. — We’re opening the weekend on a mostly quiet start, but active weather is expected later this evening and Sunday. Expect partly sunny skies throughout the day, with a shower possible south of Orlando late this afternoon. It will be breezy again, with highs in the mid-80s. Scattered showers and a few storms will lift northward into the area later tonight, with activity possibly lingering into daybreak. Morning lows will be in the upper 60s. Sunday is likely to be an unsettled day.