CENTRAL FLORIDA — Central Florida residents can expect a brief break from widespread afternoon storms on Tuesday as drier air moves into the region, limiting storm development, according to local meteorologists.
The dry air, flowing in from the northeast, is expected to keep rain chances low at just 20% for Tuesday afternoon. However, forecasters warn that the break from stormy weather will be short-lived.
Storm chances are expected to rise to around 40% as the week progresses, with the potential for some of those storms to be strong. An upper-level disturbance pushing in from the Atlantic will bring added instability to the atmosphere, increasing the likelihood of severe weather.
According to the Storm Prediction Center, all of Central Florida is currently under a marginal risk (Level 1 out of 5) for severe weather. Forecasters say the primary threats with any strong storms will be large hail and damaging winds.
Storm chances are expected to become more widespread on Thursday as the upper-level disturbance moves away from the region. Some of those storms could also be strong, prompting continued monitoring for severe weather risks.
Residents are urged to stay weather-aware and monitor forecasts for the latest updates throughout the week.
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