ORLANDO, Fla. – A surge of heat and moisture is setting the stage for some active afternoons across Central Florida the rest of the week.
A large high-pressure system in the Atlantic continues to edge closer, pushing Invest 93L further into the northeast Gulf. This pattern will keep moisture in place, bringing mostly sunny skies and generating a steady south breeze of 10–15 mph.
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This combination is creating an unstable atmosphere, primed to fuel rounds of showers and strong thunderstorms.
The highest storm coverage—around 60–70%—is expected across inland neighborhoods. Areas closer to the coast, especially near and east of I-95, may remain somewhat drier but are not entirely in the clear.
The strongest storms could bring frequent lightning, gusty winds up to 50 mph and some small hail.
Temperatures will climb into the upper 80s to low 90s for most areas. However, where storms are less frequent and the sun breaks through, heat index values could soar to up to 105 degrees by late afternoon.
Thursday
Looking ahead to Thursday, another surge of tropical moisture will move in from the Bahamas, keeping rain chances elevated inland during the afternoon (60–70%). Winds will remain out of the southeast under the ridge, and much like Wednesday, storms could produce frequent lightning, gusty winds and small hail.
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Friday and the Weekend
By the weekend, the high-pressure system will strengthen its grip over Central Florida, sending temperatures even higher.
Highs will reach the low to mid-90s through Sunday, with “feels-like” temperatures approaching Heat Advisory levels, especially on Sunday.
A touch of drier air could limit rain coverage, with storm chances dropping to 40–50%.