Right now, the National Hurricane Center is highlighting a 20% chance of tropical development over the next seven days. But regardless of whether the system becomes more organized, our forecast for Central Florida remains essentially the same, tracking periods of tropical downpour through early next week.

Watching Northeastern Gulf for potential tropical development.

After a relatively quiet start in the tropics, for the first time this season, there are now two areas being monitored, including one that will play a decent role in Florida’s weather heading into the weekend.

A wetter and stormier pattern returns to Central Florida as an area of low pressure develops near Florida’s west coast, bringing increasing rain chances through the weekend while its tropical future remains uncertain.

Rain chances ramp up this weekend

An area stretching from the eastern Gulf to the coast of the Carolinas is starting to gain more attention as chances grow for slow development into the weekend.

A brief break in Central Florida’s typical summer storm pattern continues Wednesday as Saharan dust keeps a lid on afternoon storm coverage, but don’t expect the drier weather to last for long.

A big swing in storm coverage is expected across Central Florida this week as Saharan dust takes over the forecast, helping limit afternoon storms while allowing temperatures to climb even higher through midweek.

While the tropics remain calm for the majority of the week, we could be tracking some tropical development in the Gulf into the weekend and early next week.

Central Florida is settling back into a more familiar summertime pattern this week, with scattered afternoon storms returning to the forecast while heat builds back through midweek.

Highs climb back to the upper 90s mid-week.

Heat indices 100-105 degrees.

Heat Advisories unlikely Sunday afternoon.

Heat index values 105-110 degrees Saturday.

Heat index values 105-110 degrees Saturday.

Central Florida is heading into another dangerously hot day, but there is finally some relief in sight.

Central Florida’s weather pattern is flipping from stormy to scorching. Rain chances remain limited today while dangerous heat builds across the region, prompting a Heat Advisory for all of East Central Florida.

Central Florida is entering one of its hottest stretches of the summer so far as rain chances drop and temperatures continue to climb through the end of the week.

A familiar summer visitor is making its way back across the Atlantic. A plume of Saharan dust is expected to arrive in Central Florida late Thursday and linger into the weekend, bringing hazier skies, fewer storms, and hotter temperatures.

One more round of scattered afternoon storms is expected across Central Florida Tuesday before the forecast shifts toward fewer rain chances and increasing heat through the rest of the week.

It’s another typical summer day across Central Florida, with scattered afternoon storms developing after highs reach the low to mid 90s. But later this week, the pattern shifts as fewer storms allow temperatures to climb and the risk for dangerous heat increases.

Temperatures expected in the mid-upper 90s by week’s end.

Thunderstorms once again pushing from west to east.

Thunderstorms once again pushing from west to east.

Numerous showers and thunderstorms expected in the afternoon.

Numerous showers and thunderstorms expected in the afternoon.

It’s another hot and humid day across East Central Florida, with rain chances climbing into the holiday weekend.

Numerous shower and thunderstorms expected by the Fourth.

Central Florida gets two more days with relatively limited storm coverage before afternoon rain, and thunderstorm chances ramp up for the rest of the holiday weekend.

The holiday weekend should get started on a drier note with lower rain chances Thursday evening and Friday.

Central Florida is settling into a typical early-July pattern, with hot, humid afternoons followed by scattered showers and thunderstorms. That setup will continue through the rest of the holiday week and into the Fourth of July weekend.

As Central Florida heads toward the Fourth of July holiday weekend, the familiar summer pattern continues with hot, humid afternoons and scattered thunderstorms expected each day.

If you’re making Fourth of July plans, the forecast is looking pretty typical for Central Florida, but there is one developing weather feature that could still influence the holiday weekend.

Central Florida is in for another scorching summer day, with dangerous heat building Monday afternoon before scattered thunderstorms develop later in the day.

Front increasing our rain chances also being watched for potential tropical low development.

“Feels like” temperatures could climb north of 105 degrees for some neighborhoods.

“Feels like” temperatures could climb north of 105 degrees for some neighborhoods.

“Feels like” temperatures could climb north of 105 degrees for some neighborhoods.

Central Florida is in for another classic summer stretch with temperatures climbing into the 90s, heat index values topping 100 degrees, and scattered afternoon thunderstorms expected to develop.

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Ridge of high pressure and Saharan Dust spell a hotter, drier end to the week.

Another hot and humid day is ahead for Central Florida, with temperatures climbing well into the 90s and scattered afternoon thunderstorms expected to develop as sea breezes collide across the area.

Central Florida is settling into a more typical summer weather pattern, with scattered afternoon and evening thunderstorms expected to develop Wednesday while temperatures continue to climb into the 90s.

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Central Florida is in for another hot summer day, with temperatures climbing into the mid to upper 90s and heat index values topping out between 103 and 107 degrees.

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After a foggy start across some areas in Central Florida, temperatures are expected to quickly climb with a few spotty sea breeze showers through the afternoon.

Heat advisories possible this week as highs hit mid-upper 90s.

Morning Tee times are preferred.

Morning Tee times are preferred.

ain chances reach 70% Saturday before easing slightly on Father's Day. Much drier air moves in Monday and Tuesday, dropping rain chances to around 20%

Orlando hit 95 degrees Friday as strong storms developed. Rain chances stay high through the weekend before dropping to around 20% Monday and Tuesday.

Central Florida is in for another day of dangerous heat and strong afternoon storms, with the forecast calling for this unsettled summer pattern to continue through Father’s Day weekend.

Strong storms continue this evening before another round of severe weather and dangerous heat arrives Friday, with all of Central Florida under a Level 1 risk for severe storms.

The remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur are still being closely watched by the National Hurricane Center as it moves across the southeastern United States towards the Atlantic Ocean.

Central Florida is facing another day of dangerous heat and strong afternoon thunderstorms, a weather pattern that is expected to continue through Father’s Day weekend.

Arthur has lost its tropical characteristics.

Highs once again hitting the mid-upper 90s.

Tropical Storm Arthur has officially formed near the middle Texas coast, becoming the first named storm of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season.

Dangerous flooding is expected across parts of the Gulf Coast through Friday as Potential Tropical Cyclone One tracks along the Texas coast, regardless of development.

Another round of afternoon storms is in the forecast for Central Florida, but the bigger story may be the combination of increasing heat and rising humidity heading into the weekend.

“Feels like” temperatures climbing over 100 degrees.

The first system of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is officially here. The system, which was designated as Invest 90L over the southwestern Gulf of Mexico, has been designated Potential Tropical Cyclone One by the National Hurricane Center.

NHC is tracking Invest 90L, the first invest designation of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, as it moves into the northwestern Gulf with a 60% chance of development. Life threatening flooding remains the biggest concern for parts of Texas, Louisiana and Mississippi.

Afternoon thunderstorms targeting coast as dangerous heat pushes heat index to near 108 degrees. Heat and storm chances build for Father's Day weekend.

Sea breeze storms will pin along the I-95 corridor late-afternoon.

Another hot and stormy summer day is ahead across Central Florida, with scattered to numerous afternoon thunderstorms expected to develop as the sea breeze pushes inland.

A building ridge of high pressure spells a hotter, drier pattern.

Areas east of I-4 will see most of the storms this afternoon.

Highs in the mid 90s and “feels like” temperatures over 100 degrees.

Westerly winds keep afternoon storms in our neighborhoods.

Westerly winds keep afternoon storms in our neighborhoods.

Higher rain chances continue through next week while heat and humidity push feels-like temperatures above 100 degrees

Slow-moving soaking storms expected across Central Florida.

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Slow-moving thunderstorms could bring localized flooding, frequent lightning, and gusty winds through the weekend while dangerous heat builds

Downpours expected through the weekend.

NHC Monitoring Bay of Campeche

NHC Monitoring Bay of Campeche

Rain, storms, and dangerous heat are expected through next week in Central Florida, with elevated rip current risks at area beaches.

After a brief dry stretch, Central Florida is heading back into a classic summer weather pattern — with rain chances climbing through the week and heat index values potentially topping 107 degrees by the weekend.

Central Florida is transitioning from a dry, high-pressure weekend into a more typical summer pattern, with rain chances climbing from near zero Monday to scattered afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms by late week.

Sea breeze storms return to Central Florida by mid-week.

Humidity slowly creeping back into Central Florida.

Rain chances are not far behind the humidity hike.

Temperatures and humidity will slowly start to rise over the coming days.

Humidity slowly creeps back into Central Florida this weekend

As we move into hurricane season, we are beginning to watch a potential area of tropical development that could emerge in the Gulf by the middle of June.

Central Florida will enjoy another pleasant day of weather on Friday as dry air remains in place and rain chances stay low before moisture returns next week.

After a stretch of storms and unusually cool weather, Central Florida is settling into a much quieter forecast heading into the weekend.

After days of summerlike heat and humidity, a rare early June cold front is moving through Central Florida today, delivering cooler temperatures, lower humidity, and a noticeable change in the air.

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A weak cold front moving toward Central Florida will help trigger another round of strong to severe thunderstorms today before bringing a noticeable break from the heat later this week.

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The News 6 Weather Team has declared Tuesday a Weather Aware Day for the possibility of a few strong storms. The highest chance for strong storms will be on the eastern half of Central Florida.

After a stretch of hot and humid weather, Central Florida is heading into a more active pattern to start the week before a rare cold front drags in drier air.

Drier and less humid conditions in store for Central Florida later in the week.

Tropical moisture lingers, but exciting changes lie ahead for next week.

A Weather Aware day has been issued for Sunday afternoon.

A Weather Aware Day has been issued as tropical moisture sticks around.