ORLANDO, Fla. – Stormy and soggy weather is on the way for the holiday weekend, bringing daily storm chances, heavy rain and the risk of flooding to Central Florida.
THURSDAY
Expect isolated showers to pop up near the coast early Thursday, then spread inland with the sea breeze through the afternoon and evening hours. Rain coverage returns back to normal at 50-60%.
The storm activity will be hit-or-miss, producing heavy rain at times. Expect frequent lightning, gusty winds up to 50 mph and brief downpours that could quickly drop 1-3 inches of rain. A few stronger storms could also bring small hail.
By Thursday evening, activity will drift back toward the coast and should move offshore by midnight.
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FRIDAY-WEEKEND
A mix of deep trop