ORLANDO, Fla. – Tropical Depression Two continues to organize over the northern Gulf.
Although it will stay well west of Florida, it will still help fuel scattered showers and storms across Central Florida through Monday afternoon.
Rain chances sit around 40-50% Monday afternoon, with the greatest coverage expected across the interior where the east and west coast sea breezes collide. Some storms could become strong, producing lightning, gusty winds, and heavy rain.
As TD Two pulls away, it is expected to take the deepest tropical moisture with it, allowing drier air to take over the area starting Tuesday.
Drier pattern returns
Rain chances are expected to drop below normal Tuesday through Thursday, with only isolated afternoon storms developing each day. While many neighborhoods may stay dry, temperatures will continue climbing into the mid 90s, with some inland spots nearing the upper 90s by midweek.
Even with fewer storms, it will still feel steamy. Heat index values will range from 100 to 107 degrees, and heat advisories may be possible towards the end of the week.
Watching the weekend
Rain chances will start to climb into the weekend as a stalled front approaches Northern Florida. The further south the boundary settles, the more moisture Central Florida could see.
For now, rain chances remain relatively low on Friday before gradually increasing into the weekend, though it does not look like a washout at this point.
Expect typical summertime heat to continue with highs in the low to mid 90s and heat index values above 100 degrees.