Timeline: Rain, thunderstorms moving in to Orlando, Central Florida
Tropical Storm Edouard closes in on Southern U.S.
Tropical Storm Edouard is projected to intensify significantly, potentially reaching hurricane strength by Tuesday as it tracks toward the Texas and Louisiana coasts. FOX 35 Storm Team Meteorologist Brooks Garner joined Garrett Wymer live to break down the latest forecast track and potential impacts.
ORLANDO, Fla. - The FOX 35 Storm Team is tracking showers and thunderstorms forming across Central Florida. We're expecting several showers and storms Tuesday afternoon and evening.
Live radar: Track showers, storms over Orlando
Rain forecast: Here's when the rain arrives, leaves
Timeline:
A few showers and storms could form along the coastlines early Tuesday morning. The main rounds of rain and thunderstorms are expected between 12 p.m. and 8 p.m. The storm threat is expected to fade after 6 p.m., leaving showers through 11 p.m.
There is a chance that some of these showers and storms could be strong.
Wednesday Forecast
What to expect:
Early morning showers and downpours Wednesday could cause a wet morning commute, so be sure to plan accordingly.
We already have elevated moisture levels across Central Florida, and the remnants of Tropical Storm Dolly will help to increase those Wednesday and into Thursday.
This level of moisture means we'll see a lot of rain fall quickly over a short span of time. With the amount of rain we've already picked up over the past few days, some areas could get water logged and experience areas of flooding and ponding on roadways.
How much rain could fall?
By the end of the week, rainfall totals could amount to a widespread 3 inches or more. It's also worth noting, that just about each and every afternoon brings the risk of a few isolated strong storms, with strong winds, torrential rain, and frequent lightning being the main threats.
The Source: The information in this story was provided by the FOX 35 Storm Team.