Storms possible as Central Florida bakes. Here’s how hot it will feel

ORLANDO, Fla. – As the week-long rainmaker continues to pull away with all its associated tropical moisture, Central Florida will begin a drying trend into the weekend.

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FRIDAY, SATURDAY

A weak frontal boundary (connected with the low labeled as Invest 90L) in the Atlantic will slide into northern portions of Central Florida through Friday, keeping afternoon rain chances at 40-60%. The main focus for storms on Friday and Saturday will be inland with a slow shift toward the southwest. Flooding will once again be the biggest impact for areas that have seen heavy rain already this week.

Before the storms and clouds return, highs will creep into the low 90s for areas north of I-4 and upper 80s south of the interstate. For areas not seeing the rain, lingering humidity will lead to heat indices around 100-105 degrees.

SUNDAY

The weak front should finally dissipate by Father’s Day, turning our weather even drier. Models do differ a bit through early next week, depending on how much dry air filters in. Latest forecast models keep rain chances at 20-40% starting Sunday and sticking around through early next week. Temperatures will be seasonal through this time frame, with afternoon highs in the upper 80s to low 90s.

TROPICS

Area No. 1: An area of low pressure offshore of the southeastern U.S coastline continues to produce rain and storms as it tracks northeast. Despite strong upper-level winds, some gradual development is possible within the next day or so as it merges with a front over the western Atlantic. The National Hurricane Center is giving this area a 20% chance of development over the next two to seven days.

Area No. 2: A low pressure system is still forecast to form over the southwestern portion of the Gulf of Mexico late this weekend. Conditions look to be helpful in gradual tropical development of this system, with a chance for a tropical depression to form during the early to middle part of next week. The National Hurricane Center is placing a medium (40%) chance for development in the next seven days.