As summer officially begins on Friday, Central Florida continues to experience typical summer weather patterns.
Rain and storms will begin Thursday afternoon across western counties, with heavy rain and lightning embedded. More storms are expected to form in the evening as sea breezes collide. Rain coverage remains high, at 50-60%.
Some storms may become severe, particularly north of Orlando, bringing gusty winds (up to 50 mph), frequent lightning, and heavy rain. Activity will subside by midnight, with a few showers before dawn along our northern coast.
Even with more rain, temperatures will remain hot and humid, with highs in the upper 80s to mid-90s and heat index values ranging from 100 to 105.
If you spend time outside, stay hydrated and limit your sun exposure during peak hours.
Moisture levels begin to drop by Saturday and Sunday, with rain chances dropping to 30-50%.
Storms will still be present, but they are expected to stay inland, with highs in the low to mid-90s.
The majority of the rain will fall inland through early next week, with lower humidity levels.
