Localized flooding is possible north of Orlando this weekend as showers and storms develop in Central Florida. The day will start off with plenty of sunshine, but as the sea breezes kick in, the chance of rain will increase. A pulse of energy north of the viewing area will bring more showers and storms in the mid-afternoon, with the possibility of heavy downpours leading to localized flooding. Gusty winds and frequent lightning are also expected with the storms. Before the rain arrives, temperatures will be hot, reaching a high of 96 degrees in the Orlando area and feeling like 107. It is advised to stay hydrated and take frequent breaks if spending time outdoors. Saturday night, the showers and storms will slowly dissipate, leaving mostly cloudy skies with overnight temperatures in the middle to upper 70s. The moisture and heat will continue into Sunday, with a 70% chance of wet weather across the viewing area. Partly cloudy skies are expected, with highs in the lower 90s but feeling like the lower 100s. The tropics remain inactive at the moment, with no possible tropical developments in the next seven days.
What precautions should be taken in preparation for the showers and storms in Central Florida
Get ready for some potential localized flooding north of Orlando this weekend as showers and storms make their way through Central Florida. Although the day will start off sunny, the sea breezes will bring an increased chance of rain as the day progresses. In the mid-afternoon, a surge of energy north of the area will result in more showers and storms, with the possibility of heavy downpours that could lead to localized flooding. As if that’s not enough, expect gusty winds and frequent lightning with the storms as well.
Before the rain arrives, brace yourselves for scorching temperatures, with a high of 96 degrees in the Orlando area and a heat index that will make it feel like 107. It’s crucial to stay hydrated and take frequent breaks if you plan on spending time outdoors.
As we head into Saturday night, the showers and storms will gradually dissipate, leaving behind mostly cloudy skies and overnight temperatures in the mid to upper 70s. However, the moisture and heat will persist into Sunday, bringing a 70% chance of wet weather across the entire viewing area. Although it will be partly cloudy, temperatures will still be in the lower 90s, but with the heat index making it feel like the lower 100s.
For those keeping an eye on the tropics, there’s currently no activity and no potential for tropical developments in the next seven days.
Stay safe everyone! Make sure you have your emergency kits ready and keep an eye on the weather updates.