ORLANDO, Fla. – Rounds of soaking rain and gusty winds remain in the forecast Thursday as a stubborn setup keeps bands of showers moving in off the Atlantic.
Rain chances stay high for one more day, with the heaviest pockets expected from Brevard and Osceola counties southward.
Some spots could pick up an additional 1 to 3 inches of rain, and even a rumble of thunder can’t be ruled out.
While wind advisories have been discontinued, it will still be very gusty at times along the coast with gusts up to 35 miles per hour.
Most of the rain should wrap up late Thursday with drier and warmer conditions into the weekend.
Coastal Hazards
Beach and boating activities remain dangerous as strong onshore winds will keep the surf rough, with waves building between 8 and 12 feet.
A high risk of rip currents continues, with the threat sticking around into the weekend.
While gale-force gusts will slowly ease, Small Craft Advisories will remain in place through at least the next couple of days as rough seas linger.
Weekend warm-up
A big pattern change settles in this weekend as high pressure builds overhead, bringing dry weather and a steady warming trend.
Highs will reach the low 80s through the weekend.