ORLANDO, Fla. – A cold front will contribute to high rain and storm chances with widespread coverage across Central Florida. Thankfully, it will not rain all day.
The rain is expected to begin early Saturday morning and then exit by the early afternoon hours.
There is a “Marginal Risk” for Central Florida, meaning a few thunderstorms could turn strong to severe. Storm hazards include frequent lightning, strong wind gusts between 40-50+ mph, heavy rain leading to localized flooding and we can’t rule out a brief tornado.
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We will remain breezy to windy, with southeast winds at 15-20 mph and higher gusts possible throughout the day. Cloudy skies will persist and above-normal temperatures are expected on Saturday as southerly winds usher in a warmer air mass across east Central Florida.
The threat of stronger showers and storms diminishes by the evening hours. The front will proceed into southern Florida, stalling on Sunday and then lifting northward as a warm front on Monday.
Our next threat of widespread storms and showers comes in on Tuesday.
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