ORLANDO, Fla. – Widespread rain and isolated thunderstorms will continue to slowly slide just south of the Orlando area Friday as the bulk of rain sits ahead of a cold front.
A tornado warning issued for parts of Brevard County Friday expired after 8:45 a.m. There were no immediate reports of damage.
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The front has been slow to move, but thankfully the activity has remained below the severe weather threat criteria.
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Showers and storm chances will move to the southeast into the afternoon hours, with rain expected to end from northwest to southeast as we move through the day.
High temperatures will top out in the upper 70s to mid-80s across the area.
Some instability will remain for our far southern zones as the front stalls out nearby. Daytime heating and available moisture could spark up some strong to severe storms by late afternoon.
The main hazards will be gusty winds and small hail, with the threat decreasing by sundown.
With the presence of a stalled front to our south and cooler air in the upper levels, widespread rain and severe weather will remain in the forecast by Saturday afternoon. Rain coverage remains high at 80%, with a slight risk of severe storms. Expect an increased risk for damaging winds, heavy rain and hail up to 1 inch in diameter.
The front will slide further south by Sunday, allowing for slightly drier conditions, with rain chances down to 40%.