ORLANDO, Fla. – Tropical Storm Imelda on Tuesday was pulling away from Central Florida and picking up speed in the Atlantic, but the weather system is still impacting our weather.

The storm was located about 755 miles southwest of Bermuda and moving northeast at 7 mph and was just shy of hurricane strength with sustained winds near 70 mph.

The storm is expected to become a hurricane later in the day, but the good news is that it’s moving away from Florida.

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Even with Imelda heading out, it’s not a totally quiet day across Central Florida. The best chance for rain will be along the coast, especially from Cape Canaveral northward, where scattered, gusty showers are possible.

The farther west you go, the lower the rain chances, with only about a 20–40% chance for inland areas. Most showers will be light, but if a few bands “train” over the same area, localized rainfall totals near an inch can’t be ruled out.

We’re also still dealing with breezy to windy conditions, particularly along the coast and barrier islands. Winds could gust up to 25 mph near the beaches, which continues the risk for dangerous beach and marine conditions.

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Expect large breaking waves of 6 to 10 feet, life-threatening rip currents and ongoing beach erosion, especially during high tide cycles.

A High Surf Advisory remains in effect through the workweek, so if you’re headed to the beach, stay on the sand and don’t enter the water. Even strong swimmers can be caught off guard by rough surf and rip currents.

Mid- to Late Week

As Imelda continues to move away and high pressure builds in from the north, we’ll see winds shift more easterly and moisture levels start to rise again.

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By Wednesday, the coast will once again be the focus for any showers, with 40–50% rain chances near the beaches and lower chances inland. Storm chances remain low overall, but a few lightning strikes can’t be ruled out.

By Thursday and into the weekend, deeper tropical moisture makes a return, and rain chances will ramp up again — starting in the south and spreading across the area.

Expect widespread showers by Saturday, with 60–70% coverage and the potential for locally heavy rainfall, especially along the coast where multiple rounds of showers are possible.

Looking Ahead

• Windy, breezy afternoons continue, especially along the coast

• Highs stay in the 80s, with overnight lows in the 70s

• Rain chances peak late week into the weekend

• Dangerous surf and rip currents may persist into the weekend, so beachgoers should remain cautious