ORLANDO, Fla. – Get ready for more heat, humidity and afternoon storms across Central Florida.
With high pressure settling in and a typical summertime pattern in place, you’ll want to keep your eyes to the skies.
Tuesday
A light southeast breeze around 10 mph will develop, with a stronger sea breeze kicking in near the coast.
Storms will follow the usual summer pattern. Isolated showers and lightning storms may pop up near the coast in the early afternoon, then spread inland and become more widespread by late afternoon into early evening.
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Rain chances are around 30–50% along the coast and 50–70% inland. Some of the storms could be strong, with heavy downpours, frequent lightning and wind gusts up to 40–50 mph. Most storms should fade by Tuesday night, leaving us with a warm, muggy overnight.
Highs will reach the low 90s along the coast and the mid-90s inland, with heat index values peaking between 100–105 degrees.
This Week
Daily rain chances hold steady at about 30–60%, with storms most likely inland during the late afternoon and evening hours.
Highs will continue to reach the low to mid-90s, with “feels-like” temps staying in the triple digits.
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Weekend
We’ll see slightly more moisture and a bump in rain chances by the weekend. Expect afternoon storms, especially inland, with rain chances ranging from 40–60% Saturday through Monday.
The bigger concern is the heat. Highs will continue in the low to mid-90s, but heat index values could reach 108, and possibly up to 110 in some northern spots, which could trigger a Heat Advisory.
Tropics Watch
Tropical Storm Erin is still far out in the Atlantic, but we’re watching closely as it continues to track west.
While no direct threat is expected for Florida at this time, it’s a reminder we’re in the peak of hurricane season and we need to stay tuned to updates.