Orlando and central Florida are set for another round of summer-like heat heading into the weekend, with forecast highs in the low to mid-90s and increased chances for scattered showers and thunderstorms.

A much wetter pattern is setting up for the end of the weekend, with Sunday expected to bring widespread rain and storms to the area.

Rain chances are expected to rise in Orlando Thursday afternoon, with showers possible throughout the weekend and into Easter. Here's what you need to know according to News 6 meteorologist Michelle Morgan.

Warm weekend weather expected across Central Florida, with daytime highs well above average and just a slight chance of isolated rain. A cold front is expected to bring cooler temperatures and increased rain chances by Thursday.

Get ready for a preview of summer across east central Florida as we track near record warmth and the return of daily shower chances.

The warming has brought us back into familiar Florida territory today with many of us seeing high temperatures around 80 some-odd degrees in town. As we get into the first couple of days of December, rain chances rapidly rise and fall alongside our temperatures all over again. We're tracking a few upcoming rain makers that could impact your work/school week.

There are a few things you’ll want to keep a close eye on for the holiday week ahead.

Dry air is keeping Central Florida comfortable with low humidity and rain chances this weekend, but rain is expected to increase next week.

The comfortable and dry weather in Central Florida will continue for a few more days.

A stalled front is keeping things unsettled across Central and South Florida for one more day before things dry out for the weekend.

Candace Campos takes a deep dive into Central Florida's forecast.

Candace Campos takes a close look at the Central Florida forecast.

Central Florida is facing increased rain and thunderstorm chances as a stationary front lingers, bringing the potential for heavy downpours and minor flooding. News 6 meteorologist Michelle Morgan breaks down the latest Pinpoint Weather forecast and what to expect for the week ahead.

Candace Campos delivers your Central Florida forecast.

News 6’s meteorologist Michelle Morgan forecasts high rain and storm chances for Orlando on July 4th, with a tropical system being monitored in the Atlantic. Get the latest rain, temperature, and risk outlooks for your holiday plans.

A surge of deep tropical moisture is setting the stage for an extended period of soggy weather across Central Florida.

We’re finally seeing a weather pattern shift in Florida.

A backdoor front moved through our area late yesterday evening and helped bring in some much needed clusters of very heavy rainfall.

After a humid and foggy Tuesday morning, expect conditions to remain soggy with another surge of scattered showers moving in through the afternoon and early evening.

Stay updated with the latest Central Florida weather forecast featuring potential rip currents, rain chances, and a cold front with cooler temperatures by the weekend.

Central Florida will continue to warm over the next few days while our next cold front is on approach.

Large ridge of high pressure will continue to build across the region, keeping Central Florida’s weather stale with limited changes through the week.

Central Florida can expect a mix of sunshine and clouds with a 20% chance of isolated showers and thunderstorms.

Be aware of high rip current risks and potential coastal flooding this weekend.

Sweltering heat will dominate the weather story today across Central Florida as feels like temperatures soar to dangerous levels.

A weak front north of Florida will continue to keep the state under a steamy and stormy setup through the weekend.

It's staying H-O-T and stormy in Central Florida.

Scattered showers will continue to speed across Central Florida Wednesday morning and into the afternoon.

Candace Campos pinpoints your forecast for Central Florida.

It's going to be really H-O-T this week in the Orlando area.

The seabreezes will continue to pick up through the day increasing rain chances

The summer-like weather will maintain a firm grip on Central Florida through the weekend, with even hotter weather expected by next week.

Candace Campos pinpoints high heat in the Orlando area.

Hit-or-miss rain is possible before a cold front arrives early this week.

Rain chances stay low on Thursday and Friday. First fall cold front moves in this weekend

Here's your Central Florida forecast.

More rain is in the Central Florida forecast.

Are you sick of the storms?

Expect storms to develop along the east and west coast sea breezes mainly after 3 p.m.

Rain, rain on the way.

Expect some drier air in Central Florida leading to lower rain chances for Friday.

We will see changes today as clouds increase and rain chances return especially into the afternoon and evening.

By Wednesday afternoon we start another warm up into Christmas Eve. Afternoon high temperaturesA strong cold front looks to slice through the region Christmas Eve bringing rain chances back to Central Florida. Rain chances increase later in the day Christmas Eve. Cold air spills into Central Florida Christmas morning through Christmas Day. Some south of Orlando may start Christmas off mild, but afternoon highs will likely be held in the 50s.