Orlando weather: Hot and stormy Friday as storm chances decrease for the weekend
ORLANDO, Fla. - There are still a few scattered showers and thunderstorms across Central Florida this Friday evening.
More scattered and widespread showers are expected on Saturday than Sunday.
Weekend Forecast: Hot, humid, evening storm chances
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This weekend, the heat and humidity sticks around. There will also be scattered afternoon showers and thunderstorms across Central Florida both Saturday and Sunday.
Timeline:: Saturday between 4 p.m. and 9 p.m. looks to be "prime time" for showers and storms. A few may be strong to severe but not anything extremely severe. Expect downpours, lightning, and gusty winds likely.
Sunday's showers look to develop near Tampa and around Interstate 75.
Next week: Very hot with widespread showers, thunderstorms
Keep the umbrella handy because our chances of rain will stick around next week, thanks to a wave of energy that will sweep over Florida. We're looking at widespread showers and thunderstorms on Monday and Tuesday.
Orlando Weather Forecast: Saturday storms and 4th of July weather
Lots of storms coming Saturday, but a drop in coverage on Sunday. FOX 35 Storm Team Senior Meteorologist Noah Bergren is tracking when the showers impact your town.
Some of these storms could become severe, leading to damaging winds or hail. Remember, severe thunderstorm warnings are issued when a system could potentially bring 60+ MPH wind gusts and/or quarter size hail.
Early Fourth of July Forecast: Heat Dome overtakes US
A massive "heat dome" will set up over the eastern U.S. with temperatures forecast to be above 100 degrees in several states.
Here in Florida, that heat dome will create hot temperatures north of Florida – heat index of 108+ is possible). It will be a little cooler here in Orlando. That could also lessen our chances of rain ahead of the Fourth.
The Source: The information used in this article was provided by the FOX 35 Storm Team.