TIMELINE: Heavy rain, storms likely in Central Florida

ORLANDO, Fla – A few strong storms will be possible in Central Florida Thursday evening through Friday morning. A line of storms ahead of a new cold front will likely be weakening on approach to the region, but heavy rain and lightning will be possible.

An isolated damaging wind gust can’t be ruled out, but the overall severe weather is relatively low.

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Expect a line of storms to enter Flagler and Marion counties in between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. The heaviest rain and storms will close in on the Interstate 4 corridor closer to midnight.

Heavy rain and scattered storms are expected to linger through Friday morning.

Most of Friday afternoon appears dry. Regardless of strong storms, the wind is expected to remain strong through the evening and overnight.

Another round of unsettled weather moves into Florida later in the day Saturday.