ORLANDO, Fla. – Another round of afternoon storms is in the forecast for Central Florida, but the bigger story may be the combination of increasing heat and rising humidity heading into the weekend.
WEDNESDAY
After several active days, rain coverage takes a slight step back today as drier air temporarily moves into the area. By the afternoon and evening, scattered showers and thunderstorms will develop as the east coast sea breeze collides with west southwest winds. Storm coverage will remain spotty with coverage at 30-40%.
THURSDAY
The pattern becomes more active on Thursday (40-50%) as a weakening front and remnants of Potential Tropical Cyclone One across the Southeast help boost rain and storm chances across East Central Florida.
WEEKEND
Rain chances continue to climb heading into the weekend (60-70%), peaking Saturday when scattered showers and storms arrive.
Stronger storms Friday through Sunday could produce gusty winds up to 55 mph, frequent lightning, and localized flooding in areas that receive multiple rounds of heavy rain.
Even with the daily storm chances, temperatures will remain well above average. Highs will reach the mid to upper 90s through the end of the week, with heat index values between 105 and 110 degrees.
A Moderate to Major Heat Risk is in place each day, with an Extreme Heat Risk possible for parts of the Orlando metro and Brevard County on Thursday and Friday.