🌧️A rainy turn before a spring break cooldown🌬️

ORLANDO, Fla. – Hi Insider! Meteorologist Michelle Morgan here — and wow, these months are flying by. We’re already in the second week of March, and spring break is right around the corner!

Be sure to check out the latest forecast from Chief Meteorologist Candace Campos. She’s breaking down what to expect as rain chances start to climb Thursday and into the weekend. While we’ll welcome any drops we can get, the rain we’ve seen lately unfortunately hasn’t been enough to make much of a dent in the ongoing drought.

The latest drought monitor was released Thursday morning, and conditions actually haven’t improved — in some spots, they’ve gotten worse. Click here to see the latest drought map and where conditions currently stand.

Even with scattered showers in the forecast, there’s still plenty to do this weekend — just make sure to keep the umbrella handy! I’ve rounded up some great events in my newsletter, “6 Things to Do This Weekend,” and it’s packed with fun ideas if you’re looking to get out and enjoy the community.

And don’t pack away the jackets just yet. Cooler air is on the way next week, and this could be winter’s last little hoorah. Take a look at how the weather pattern shifts early next week — and just how cool temperatures could get.