ORLANDO, Fla. – After a stormy and sweltering week across Central Florida, an unsettled weather pattern isn’t letting up just yet.
Thursday
Deep tropical moisture continues to hang over the region, fueling widespread showers and storms Thursday afternoon, especially inland.
The strongest storms are expected west of I-95, where frequent lightning, gusty winds up to 55 mph and heavy rainfall could cause minor flooding in low-lying areas. While the coast is seeing some early activity, the focus shifts inland as the day goes on.
Highs will climb into the upper 80s to low 90s, with heat index values soaring as high as 108 degrees.
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Friday- Weekend
A stalled frontal boundary to the north and persistent moisture from a nearby tropical wave will keep daily storm chances high into the weekend.
Each afternoon, widespread showers and storms are likely, with the most intense activity again developing inland but starting along the coast in the mornings.
Rain chances will peak at 70–80% each afternoon, with strong storms capable of producing heavy downpours, localized flooding and dangerous lightning.
The cloud cover and frequent rainfall will help keep temperatures in check, with highs near normal in the upper 80s to low 90s and “feels-like” temperatures in the triple digits.
Back to School
The weather remains hot, humid and stormy into early next week, though rain chances may dip slightly to around 50–60%.
Coastal areas will likely see morning and early afternoon showers, with storm activity shifting inland later in the day.
Slightly less cloud cover may allow temperatures to rise a bit, with highs creeping into the low to mid-90s by midweek.