ORLANDO, Fla. – A messy and impactful stretch of weather is unfolding across Central Florida, with heavy rain and gusty winds remaining a concern through the midweek.
Abnormally high levels of tropical moisture associated with a stalled out front will help fuel rounds of heavy rain, gusty winds, and rough beach conditions through Wednesday.
Flooding threat
Heavy rain continues to be an ongoing concern across the area. The biggest threat for flooding remains along the coast, where some locations have already picked up 3 to 5 inches.
A flood watch remains in effect for coastal counties, and additional rainfall through the day could quickly lead to localized flooding.
Another round of energy is expected to arrive late Wednesday into Thursday, bringing more showers, a few thunderstorms, and continued flooding concerns.
Rainfall totals through Thursday are expected to range from 1 to 3 inches inland and 2 to 4 inches along the coast, with isolated spots along the coast seeing more than 6 inches of rain.
Dangerous winds
Winds will also become a major concern as wind gusts crank up to 45 to 50 mph, with even stronger gusts along the immediate coast.
A is in place and may expand farther south through the day. A few isolated power outages are possible where tree limbs come down.
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Hazardous marine conditions
Beach conditions will turn especially dangerous as strong onshore winds rapidly build surf. Wave heights are expected to reach 9 to 12 feet by Wednesday, causing life-threatening rip currents and areas of beach erosion.