Central Florida forecast: What’s next after rain from Eta?

ORLANDO, Fla. – Bands from Tropical Storm Eta moved inland across Central Florida on Thursday. There were pockets of moderate to heavy rain for the morning commute, but the rain will gradually shut off by the afternoon.

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The severe weather threat with Eta is no longer a concern.

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Wind gusts will continue to be on the order of 30-40 mph through the first half of the day and will gradually relax through the afternoon.

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Winds will shift out of the west as Eta lifts north and east of Central Florida.

Behind Eta, rain chances drop considerably to close out the work week and to start the weekend. High temperatures will reach the upper 80s by the weekend.