ORLANDO, Fla. – A weak cold front moving toward Central Florida will help trigger another round of strong to severe thunderstorms on Tuesday before bringing a noticeable break from the heat later this week.
TUESDAY
Scattered to numerous storms are expected to develop this afternoon and evening as the front approaches from the north and interacts with warm, humid air already in place across the region.
Some storms could become strong to severe, producing damaging wind gusts over 60 mph, hail up to the size of quarters, frequent lightning, torrential rainfall (1-2 inches), and an isolated tornado.
While temperatures will still climb into the upper 80s and lower 90s today, the front will usher in cooler air by Wednesday. Highs are forecast to fall back into the low 80s, running 7 to 10 degrees below normal for early June.
Temperatures will climb into the upper 80s and lower 90s before storms develop, with heat index values approaching 100 degrees.
Even after storms begin to wind down this evening, additional showers and isolated thunderstorms may develop overnight, especially closer to the coast as the front inches southward.
WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY
The same front responsible for Tuesday’s storms will move through Central Florida on Wednesday, bringing a noticeable break from the heat.
Clouds, breezy northeast winds, and additional early morning scattered showers will keep afternoon temperatures mostly in the lower 80s, roughly 7 to 10 degrees below normal for early June.
Thursday remains cooler than recent days, with highs staying in the 80s.
WEEKEND
By Friday, high pressure builds back across the Southeast, bringing a stretch of drier weather to much of Central Florida.
While an isolated coastal shower cannot be ruled out, most locations will enjoy more sunshine and fewer storms through the weekend. Temperatures will gradually warm each day, climbing back into the upper 80s and lower 90s by Sunday.