ORLANDO, Fla. – We’re settling into a classic early summer weather pattern in Central Florida, and it’s going to stick around for a while.
With an increasing threat for strong to severe storms, the News 6 weather team has designated Thursday as a Weather Alert Day.
Thursday
Another round of deep moisture, paired with sea breeze collisions, will help spark scattered to numerous thunderstorms (50–70% coverage).
Storms will develop along the I-4 corridor with a gradual shift eastward toward the coast into the evening.
Due to the threat for a few strong to severe storms, the Storm Prediction Center has issued a Marginal Risk (Level 1 of 5) for most of the region.
The main threats include:
- Frequent lightning
- Gusty winds (40–55 mph, isolated gusts up to 60 mph)
- Small to coin-sized hail
- Localized downpours with 1–3 inches of rain possible
Storms are expected to wind down through mid-to-late evening, with conditions staying warm and sticky.
Friday & Saturday
The active weather setup continues into the weekend as a front remains stalled out over North Florida, keeping plenty of moisture and instability in place.
Daily sea breeze collisions will remain in the forecast, fueling more active afternoons (50-70%).
With added cloud cover into the weekend, highs will be in the mid-80s to low 90s.
Sunday through Tuesday
A slow-moving upper level low over the northern Gulf will surge another round of active weather across the Sunshine State into early next week.
This setup sticks around through at least Tuesday, with numerous storms each day and the potential for some stronger ones.
Heavy rainfall will remain a concern, and localized flooding will become more likely where totals start adding up after this stretch of wet weather.
We’ll also keep a chance for a few severe storms in the mix.
Midweek
Some relief might finally arrive midweek.
As the upper low pulls north and drier air moves in behind it, storm chances could drop (20–40% coverage).
With more clouds and some lingering showers, highs may be a touch cooler—mainly in the low- to upper 80s.
[Watch Candace Campos’ forecast below]