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Orlando weather: severe storm forecast, timeline, main impacts

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Updated  March 4, 2025 8:43pm EST
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Orlando Weather Forecast PM: March 4, 2025

Orlando Weather Forecast PM: March 4, 2025

FOX 35 Storm Team Meteorologist Noah Bergren is tracking a Weather Impact Day for Wednesday with gusty wind, rain, and some storms.

ORLANDO, Fla. - Wednesday will be a FOX 35 Weather Impact Day as there is a decent chance for thunderstorms and showers across parts of Gainesville, Ocala, Sanford, Orlando, and the rest of north-central Florida.

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

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, but that change is low (5-14%), as of Tuesday night.

When will the rain most likely arrive? 

The best rain chances are between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. for most of Brevard, Lake, Orange, northwest Osceola, Seminole, and Volusia counties.

  • North Florida/Panhandle: 8 a.m. - 10 a.m.
  • Gainesville/Ocala: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
  • Leesburg, DeLand, The Villages: 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
  • Orlando, Kissimmee, Winter Haven: 4 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Main weather threats: Gusty winds, 45-55 mph; heavy rains and ponding; frequent lightning; and the chance for a brief tornado and 1" hail.

Severe weather forecast: How likely?

What is causing the stormy weather?

A strong area of low pressure moving across the northern United States is expected to trigger what could become a multiday severe weather outbreak for the Midwest and Deep South Tuesday, with impacts reaching the East Coast on Wednesday. This same system will bring rain and storm chances to Central Florida on Wednesday, though in a much weaker fashion.  

The cold front associated with this system is what will sweep through Central Florida on Wednesday afternoon. 

These showers and storms will be weakening slightly as they move in from the northwest to southeast. This is due to the fact that better ingredients for severe weather and thunderstorms will exist further to the north. Before the rain arrives, plan for a warm and windy day. Winds could reach peak speeds of 30 mph+. 

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The Source: This story was written based on information provided by the FOX 35 Storm Team and the National Weather Service. 

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