ORLANDO, Fla. – A very active weather pattern for mid-May continues across most of Florida as a pulse of energy ahead of a front travels south Tuesday and Wednesday.
A tornado watch was issued for Flagler, Marion and Sumter counties Tuesday morning, but it was later canceled by the National Weather Service. A watch means development is possible and people in the area should be prepared to respond quickly if a warning gets issued.
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Here’s how things are shaping up in the Orlando area over the next few days.
TUESDAY
A strong band of rain and storms moved across the region, but there were no reports of any damage.
Highs in Orlando reached the mid-90s.
WEDNESDAY
Expect an earlier onset of scattered showers and storms on Wednesday. Models are showing a line of rain moving into areas near to north of Orlando by the morning, with the potential of strong to severe storms already.
Rain coverage remains high (70-90%) through the afternoon as deep moisture continues to stream in. Storm Prediction Center maintains a marginal risk (level 1/5) for severe weather across all of Central Florida on Wednesday.
Due to the storms and clouds starting earlier, highs will remain in the mid- to upper 80s with gusty winds out of the southwest.
THURSDAY-FRIDAY
The system will finally shift south of the area starting Thursday, keeping rain chances low (20-30%). With less rain, comes more heat. Highs by the end of the week will warm up back into the mid- to low 90s with “feels like” temperatures rising back to 100-105 degrees.