ORLANDO, Fla. – Scattered storms and heavy rain are possible today across Central Florida, with another cooldown on the way this weekend.
Wednesday
Showers and storms overnight have moved in across parts of Central Florida, with some areas near Melbourne picking up 2.5 to 4.5 inches of rain in a short amount of time, leading to reports of standing water on roads.
Through the day, additional showers and storms will continue to develop, especially near the coast and along a stalled boundary.
Some storms could produce heavy downpours of 1 to 3 inches, lightning, gusty winds, and small hail. The greatest concern will be areas where rain lingers or repeatedly moves over the same location, which could lead to localized flooding.
Clouds and rain will keep temperatures a bit lower today, with highs generally in the 70s to low 80s.
THURSDAY AND FRIDAY
Drier weather returns late week as high pressure builds back into Florida.
Thursday may still see an isolated coastal shower, but most areas will stay dry with highs in the low to mid 80s.
By Friday, expect mostly sunny skies and well above normal temperatures, with highs climbing into the mid 80s.
WEEKEND
Another cold front will approach Central Florida on Saturday, bringing a return of scattered showers and breezy conditions with coverage 30-40%.
Winds will also pick up, especially near the coast and north of I-4, with gusts between 25 and 35 mph.
Behind the front, cooler and breezy conditions settle in Sunday into early next week, with highs dropping back into the 70s.
A gradual warm-up returns by Tuesday, with highs climbing back into the upper 70s to low 80s.