ORLANDO, Fla. – Parts of Central Florida are under a flood watch through Monday evening.
The watch includes Volusia and Brevard counties, where heavy rain is expected to bring totals of 2 to 3 inches for some areas with the possibility of localized flooding and isolated road closures.
Rainfall accumulations over the next two days are expected to reach 1 to 2 inches across much of Central Florida, with areas highlighted in yellow — especially parts of Brevard County — likely seeing 2 to 4 inches.
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Fast-moving showers and scattered downpours are expected, particularly west of the I-4 corridor over Lake, Marion, and western Orange counties. While most downpours will taper off after 8 p.m. Sunday, isolated coastal showers could linger into the night.
In addition to flooding concerns, a high-surf advisory remains in effect along the entire Central Florida coastline through Wednesday. Coastal areas can expect to experience minor coastal flooding during high tide, hazardous surf, and potential minor beach erosion.
Winds remain strong along the coast, with gusts up to 30 miles per hour possible throughout the first half of the week. Beachgoers should be extra cautious, as isolated road closures and changing surf conditions could impact travel and access.
Rainfall totals, temperatures, and a look at the tropics
Temperatures across the region are expected to stay warm, with daytime highs reaching 87 degrees in the Orlando area and upper 80s in surrounding cities. Coastal areas including Palm Coast, Titusville, and Melbourne are forecast to see highs in the mid 80s.
Rain chances increase into the afternoon, peaking at a 60% probability, so it’s smart to keep rain gear nearby. The seven-day forecast shows “copy and paste” conditions on Monday in the upper 80s with a gradual trend toward near 90 degrees Tuesday through Thursday and slightly lower rain chances midweek.
The National Hurricane Center continues to watch two tropical waves: one in the eastern Atlantic with a 30% chance of development over the next two days and a 60% chance in the next several days, and a weaker wave in the Gulf that is not expected to develop but could bring rain to Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama.
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