But there will be a moderate, increasing risk for dangerous rip currents and increased wave heights as a new low pressure area is forecast to develop near Central Florida’s coast later this week, certified meteorologist George Waldenberger said.
This might also lead to some beach erosion during high tides Thursday and Friday evenings, he said.
Surf height forecast (WFTV)
It will also increase the chance for rain at the beach Thursday through Saturday.
Waldenberger said wind speeds will get gusty, depending on how strong the low pressure area gets.
“On Friday and Saturday, there is a 30% chance the low could develop into a subtropical system as it moves away from our coast,” he said. “Regardless, our forecast shouldn’t change.”
He said another tropical wave coming in across the Atlantic Ocean has a high chance of developing.
Hurricane Nigel (WFTV)
Ophelia and Philippe would be the next names given to any systems that were to develop.
Hurricane Nigel is a Category 1 storm with maximum sustained winds of 90 mph, but it will remain out at sea and will not come to Central Florida.
Post-tropical cyclone Lee: Waves crash ashore from Post-tropical cyclone Lee on Saturday in Lubec, Maine. (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
Post-tropical cyclone Lee: People walk in the rain and wind from Post-tropical cyclone Lee on Saturday in Bar Harbor, Maine. (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
Post-tropical cyclone Lee: A resident walks her dog on a beach during post-tropical cyclone Lee in St. Andrews, New Brunswick, Canada, on Saturday. (Bloomberg/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
Post-tropical cyclone Lee: A worker arrives at a grocery store to help empty the freezers after the store lost power during post-tropical cyclone Lee in St. Andrews, New Brunswick, Canada, on Saturday. (Bloomberg/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
Post-tropical cyclone Lee: People walk as the wind and rain from Post-Tropical Cyclone Lee affects the area on Saturday in Eastport, Maine. (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
Post-tropical cyclone Lee: Steve Makdessi is buffeted by the wind from Post-tropical cyclone Lee on Saturday in Eastport, Maine. (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
Post-tropical cyclone Lee: A resident walks across Market Wharf after his boat was rescued during Post-tropical cyclone Lee in St. Andrews, New Brunswick, Canada, on Saturday. (Bloomberg/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
Post-tropical cyclone Lee: A pine tree lays on power lines after it was knocked over due to Post-tropical cyclone Lee on Saturday in Eastport, Maine. (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
Post-tropical cyclone Lee: An uprooted tree is tangled in a power line during Post-tropical cyclone Lee in St. Andrews, New Brunswick, Canada, on Saturday. (Bloomberg/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
Post-tropical cyclone Lee: Deer shelter in front of a home during post-tropical cyclone Lee in St. Andrews, New Brunswick, Canada, on Saturday. (Bloomberg/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
Post-tropical cyclone Lee: Kelly Forfa takes an order from customers at her Breakwater Bagels and More restaurant in Eastport, Maine, despite a power outage on Saturday. (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
Post-tropical cyclone Lee: A deer eats crab apples that fell from a tree due to the wind from Post-tropical cyclone Lee on Saturday in Lubec, Maine. (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
Hurricane season names These are the names for storms that develop during the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season. (WFTV.com News Staff)
Arlene These are the names for storms that develop during the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season. (WFTV.com News Staff)
Bret These are the names for storms that develop during the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season. (WFTV.com News Staff)
Cindy These are the names for storms that develop during the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season. (WFTV.com News Staff)
Don These are the names for storms that develop during the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season. (WFTV.com News Staff)
Emily These are the names for storms that develop during the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season. (WFTV.com News Staff)
Franklin These are the names for storms that develop during the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season. (WFTV.com News Staff)
Gert These are the names for storms that develop during the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season. (WFTV.com News Staff)
Harold These are the names for storms that develop during the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season. (WFTV.com News Staff)
Idalia These are the names for storms that develop during the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season. (WFTV.com News Staff)
Jose These are the names for storms that develop during the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season. (WFTV.com News Staff)
Katia These are the names for storms that develop during the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season. (WFTV.com News Staff)
Lee These are the names for storms that develop during the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season. (WFTV.com News Staff)
Margot These are the names for storms that develop during the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season. (WFTV.com News Staff)
Nigel These are the names for storms that develop during the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season. (WFTV.com News Staff)
Ophelia These are the names for storms that develop during the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season. (WFTV.com News Staff)
Philippe These are the names for storms that develop during the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season. (WFTV.com News Staff)
Rina These are the names for storms that develop during the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season. (WFTV.com News Staff)
Sean These are the names for storms that develop during the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season. (WFTV.com News Staff)
Tammy These are the names for storms that develop during the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season. (WFTV.com News Staff)
Vince These are the names for storms that develop during the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season. (WFTV.com News Staff)
Whitney These are the names for storms that develop during the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season. (WFTV.com News Staff)
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Earlier story:
Hurricane Nigel is gaining strength Tuesday as it moves through the central Atlantic Ocean.
Nigel was estimated to have maximum sustained winds of around 85 mpg and it moving northwest at 13 mph.
Nigel is projected to become a Category 2 hurricane as it spins in the central Atlantic.