The rainy season has finally arrived! ☔
ORLANDO, Fla. – Hi there, Insiders! Central Florida finally got the rain we’ve all been searching for, even though the rainy season is off to a late start. On Tuesday, many areas picked up between 2-5+” which helped with drought conditions many counties had been experiencing. Unfortunately, south Florida received too much rain in a short period of time and many areas are dealing with widespread flooding.
Hi, meteorologist Michelle Morgan here, talking about the much-needed rain and about more coming our way across central Florida. I don’t know about you, but I’m so happy to give my sprinklers a break.
What’s interesting is that the rain came from a common seasonal pattern called the Central American Gyre. Tropical systems can develop from this area of circulating moisture. Click here to learn more.
South Florida closed due to Flooding ⚠️
Hey, pinpoint weather peeps! It’s meteorologist Candace Campos. South Florida has been inundated with tropical downpours over the past several days. While in Central Florida the rain has been beneficial in helping our drought situation, the rain in South Florida has been destructive! Crazy video and pictures have been coming from many living down there after they received more than 15 inches of rain. With all the ongoing flooding concerns, several South Florida counties remain in a state of emergency.
More rain is also expected here in Central Florida for the rest of the week, but looking a bit better for Father’s Day weekend. Click here to read more on your local forecast.
☔More rain = more bugs 🪳
Ever notice after it rains, all of a sudden you see more bugs around and even in your house? Oh, it’s a thing! Hey there, Insiders! It’s meteorologist Samara Cokinos here with you to make it clear: YES, there are more bugs after it rains.
Insects actually adjust their activities and lives around weather a lot like we do. Click here to read more about what bugs are commonly active after rain and a few things you can do to keep them OUT!
🌀INVEST-igating The Season
What’s going on, guys? Meteorologist Jonathan Kegges with you.
The system that could develop in the southwestern Gulf of Mexico and born of the feature Michelle was talking about isn’t an Invest as of Thursday, but it likely will be. This designation is the first stage of storm forecasting. The first one of 2024 was designated earlier in the week. Here’s more on the term you will hear a lot of until November.