'Feels like' temps near 100 as rain chances increase in Orlando area

Southern zones of Central Florida expected to get wet

ORLANDO, Fla. – After a few days of dry weather, rain chances are on the rise in Central Florida.

"A ridge of high pressure stationed over the west Atlantic will begin to shift slowly southward," News 6 meteorologist Candace Campos said. "This will result in a slight southern shift in winds Wednesday, increasing humidity and moisture."

The dry air will hold on for areas north of Orlando, but rain chances stand at 40 percent for the far southern zones. 

A southerly wind flow will heat temperatures into the mid-90s, with "feels like" temperatures nearing 100 degrees.

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"Some computer models are now showing an upper level low moving across the Florida straits and the Gulf of Mexico," Campos said. "As a result, weather conditions will begin to gradually transition back to a typical summer pattern, with rain coverage increasing to 40- 60 percent." 

Tracking the tropics

The National Hurricane Center is watching Tropical Storm Debby as it moves over the North Atlantic with winds of 40 mph.

Debby is not expected to live long as it stays out over the water.

The peak of hurricane season is Sept. 10.

Watch News 6 for updates.

 


About the Authors:

Daniel started with WKMG-TV in 2000 and became the digital content manager in 2009. When he's not working on ClickOrlando.com, Daniel likes to head to the beach or find a sporting event nearby.

Candace Campos joined the News 6 weather team in 2015.

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