Storms packing high winds, lightning moving east across Orlando

Heat index to hit 100 in Central Florida

ORLANDO, Fla. – A severe thunderstorm warning was in effect Thursday evening for part of Orange and Osceola counties as a storm tracked east across Central Florida packing wind gusts up to almost 70 MPH.

News 6 chief meteorologist Tom Sorrells said Hunter Creek was getting the worst weather around 5 p.m.

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It was a scorcher Thursday in Central Florida.

"We will have a lot of sunshine to go around, sending high temperatures to the mid-90s across most of the region," News 6 meteorologist Samara Cokinos said. "The coast will see highs in the low 90s."

The heat index, however, will be near 100, and the UV index will be very high to extreme. 

The day won't be rain-free, though.

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"Just keep in mind there will be a few showers or thunderstorms that flare up this afternoon," Cokinos said. "Rain coverage is limited to 30 percent. Most of the rain will be light to moderate, but there could be a few pockets of heavy rain in isolated thunderstorms."

The rain slows by the evening. 

Overnight lows will stay in the mid-70s, with partly cloudy skies. 

Orlando will see a high of 94 on Friday, with a 40 percent chance of rain.

Rain chances jump to 60 percent on Sunday.

Watch News 6 for more 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.

Emmy Award Winning Meteorologist Samara Cokinos joined the News 6 team in September 2017. In her free time, she loves running and being outside.

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