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Live Radar: Severe storm forecast, timeline, main impacts

Updated  March 5, 2025 1:45pm EST
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The Brief

  • Wednesday is a FOX 35 Weather Impact Day! Central Florida is facing a good chance of thunderstorms and showers, so here’s what you need to know about the forecast, timing, and potential impacts.

ORLANDO, Fla. - Wednesday is a FOX 35 Weather Impact Day as there is a decent chance for thunderstorms and showers across parts of Central Florida. Before the storms arrive, a big takeaway will be the warm and windy conditions as you get out the door.

Here is what to know about the latest weather forecast, timeline, and potential impacts.

Severe Weather Alert

A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for Volusia County until 1:45p.m.

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Track live when storms move across your area using the FOX 35 Storm Tracker Radar below.


 

Wednesday forecast: Strong winds and chance of storms

Timeline:

It is looking to be a windy and potentially rainy day in Central Florida on Wednesday. There is a chance some of the showers and storms could become severe.

A Wind Advisory is in effect for all of Central Florida from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with wind gusts reaching up to 40 mph or higher. Be sure to secure any outdoor furniture or loose items!

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These warm southerly winds will help give a big boost to our temperatures, with highs reaching the upper 70s and low 80s.

When will the rain most likely arrive? 

 The best rain and storms chances are between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. for most of Brevard, Lake, Orange, Osceola, Seminole and Volusia counties.

  • North Florida/Panhandle: 6 a.m. - 8 a.m.
  • Gainesville/Ocala: 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
  • Leesburg, DeLand, The Villages: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
  • Orlando, Kissimmee, Winter Haven: 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Main weather threats:

The main impacts of any strong storms will be damaging wind gusts (45-55 mph), heavy rain and ponding on roads, small hail, and the low risk of a tornado or two. 

Severe weather forecast: How likely?

Areas to the northwest of I-4 will have the best chances of seeing a narrow band of any robust storms, as the system looks to fall apart rather quickly almost as soon as it reaches the Orlando Metro and the I-4 corridor.

What is causing the stormy weather?

A strong cold front moving in from the northwest will help to bring showers and storms to Central Florida as early as 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. Our ingredients won't be quite as favorable or ripe for widespread severe weather like areas further to the north. We'll be on the tail end of this system as a whole, so only a brief window of a few isolated strong to severe storms exists. 

When will the stormy weather leave Central Florida?

The system looks to move in and out rather quickly, with most of Central Florida drying out before sunset.

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The Source: This story was written based on information shared by the FOX 35 Storm Team on March 5, 2025.

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