Strong storms moving in along I-4 Corridor

Highs to reach low 90s across Central Florida

A storm passes over Central Florida.

ORLANDO, Fla. – Strong storms are possible again Friday afternoon in Central Florida.

The first half of the day will be dry, with temperatures in the low 70s. By midday, temperatures will warm into the upper 80s before reaching the low 90s by the afternoon.

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"Get ready for afternoon showers and thunderstorms," News 6 meteorologist Samara Cokinos said. "Rain coverage is 60 percent of the region."

Cokinos said some of the storms will be strong to severe.

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"Heavy rain, gusty winds, lightning, and hail are all possible," Cokinos said. "The rain will taper off later in the night, leaving behind partly to mostly cloudy skies."

As the seabreeze collides stronger storms will begin pushing in along the I-4 corridor from west to east.

Some big wind gusts are expected to reach 60 mph. The afternoon storms could also bring pea to quarter-size hail.

Friday evening the Orange County Sheriff's Office reported flooded roads near Tampa Avenue and West Colonial Drive.

Saturday's forecast is a repeat of Friday.

Rain chances dip to 30 percent on Sunday and Monday, with highs in the low 90s.

Overnight lows will be in the low 70s.

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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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