A looming threat of severe weather is headed for Central Florida. Here’s what to know

ORLANDO, Fla. – With the approach of a strong push of polar air from the north , conditions will have to go downhill before they can go uphill (or vice-versa once you factor in such a tremendous drop in our surface temperatures).

Regardless of how you cut it, thunderstorms are back in the Central Florida forecast, and some of them could get strong. The day three outlook from Storm Prediction Center has parts of our viewing area and our neighbors up north highlighted for an isolated shot at powerful, severe storms. (Copyright 2025 by WKMG ClickOrlando - All rights reserved.)

It’s the classic cold versus warm battle that will unfold over the Southeast, with an extension of the threat digging into the Florida peninsula. We’re surrounded by warm water on all sides, with an increasing a