ORLANDO, Fla. – A weak front is drifting south and will stall over north Florida through the weekend, pulling in lots of tropical moisture and keeping daily rain chances in Central Florida at 70–80% through Sunday.

Expect scattered to numerous storms each afternoon and evening, with most activity moving from west to east.

Strong Storms Daily

Most storms will bring lightning, downpours and gusty winds, with some of them turning stronger.

Embedded in the more intense storms could be wind gusts up to 55 mph and 1–3 inches of rain. A low risk exists for isolated severe storms, with the chance of a brief funnel cloud or tornado.

Repeated rounds of rain could lead to minor flooding.

Due to the daily downpours, the Storm Prediction Center has highlighted a large part of Central Florida under a slight risk (Level 1/5).

Heat Backing Off

With an earlier start to the rain and clouds, temperatures will be near normal, in the low 90s, with heat indices reaching 100-105 degrees.

Rain Chances Stay High

The unsettled weather continues into next week, with 60–70% rain chances through midweek.

The front may sag further south, keeping storms in the forecast each afternoon.

Temperatures remain steamy, with highs in the low to mid-90s.