ORLANDO, Fla. – A stubborn weather setup is locking Florida into a more storm-prone stretch that could stick around well into mid-September.
A series of weather disturbances, a lingering front and deep tropical moisture are all working together to fuel frequent scattered downpours for some.
As we wrap up the workweek in Central Florida, a stalled-out front over South Florida will keep moisture levels high to our south as drier air lurks north of Orlando.
Daytime heating and onshore winds will help kick off scattered to numerous storms, especially from Kissimmee to Melbourne, where moisture levels are highest. For neighborhoods further north, rain chances drop to 20-30%.
With a steady onshore breeze and lingering clouds, temperatures are expected to remain slightly below normal -- in the upper 80s.
Weekend
Things won’t change much heading into the weekend.
Small disturbances and a nearly stationary front will keep the storm chances in place, with the best coverage expected south of Orlando.
Weekend temperatures will climb into the low 90s, with “feels-like” temperatures getting up to 105.
Next Week
Starting Monday, Florida remains under a pattern that will allow more disturbances to continue to pass through.
Forecast models suggest an area of low pressure could spin up by Tuesday as it moves into the Atlantic. Depending on its placement, we could see enhanced rainfall, with coverage increasing to 60-70%.