ORLANDO, Fla. – After days of relentless rain, many neighborhoods across Central Florida remain under a threat of flooding.
With saturated ground and more storms on the way, the risk of localized flooding stays high through Wednesday.
Daily downpours of 2–4 inches could overwhelm drainage systems and push streams and rivers close to, or even above, their banks.
A stalled front draped across the region is tapping into deep tropical moisture, fueling widespread showers and lightning storms, especially during the afternoon and evening hours.
This setup with repeated rounds of heavy rain may lead to minor flooding for flood-prone neighborhoods. Areas already hit hard by recent rainfall are especially vulnerable. Some storms could also bring gusty winds up to 45 mph and frequent lightning.
Rain chances remain high, with an 80% likelihood of storms through Wednesday, tapering slightly to 60% on Thursday. Storm movement will be slow and unpredictable at times, which increases the risk of heavy rainfall stacking up over the same areas.
Added clouds and rain-cooled air should keep highs below average, in the mid- to upper 80s.
Weekend
Looking ahead to the weekend, a push of drier air is expected to arrive from the north as the front finally slides south. Rain chances will decrease starting Friday and continue to drop into early next week, offering a potential break from the soggy pattern.
The much welcomed dry air is expected to settle into the region through the weekend, bringing a noticeable drop in humidity and offering the most comfortable weather we’ve experienced in months.
Some forecast models suggest morning temperatures could dip slightly below normal, with lows in the upper 60s to near 70 by Sunday morning.