Central Florida faces continued showers and storms through much of the week

Rain chances reach 80% Tuesday and Wednesday, with increasing winds and beach concerns along the Flagler and Volusia coasts

Central Florida PM Weather 10-5-26 Showers and storms have developed across the area, and more unsettled weather is ahead the next several days.

By Brody Wooddell

ORLANDO, Fla. — Keep the umbrella handy. Showers and storms will continue across Central Florida this evening, with even higher rain chances arriving Tuesday.

Rain will ease some during the early morning hours as temperatures fall into the mid-70s.

Tuesday brings periods of rain and thunderstorms, with heavy rainfall possible at times. Orlando’s rain chance is 80%, and highs will reach the mid-80s.

Rain and coastal concerns Wednesday

Central Florida PM Weather 10-5-26 Showers and storms have developed across the area, and more unsettled weather is ahead the next several days.

Rain chances remain at 80% Wednesday as a cold front lingers across the area. Highs will dip into the low 80s.

A developing coastal low will also increase winds and beach concerns along the Flagler and Volusia coastlines.

Wet pattern continues into late week

Central Florida PM Weather 10-5-26 Showers and storms have developed across the area, and more unsettled weather is ahead the next several days.

The front is expected to stall over Central Florida, keeping periods of rain and storms in the forecast Thursday and Friday. Highs will return to the mid-80s.

Orlando’s rain chances are 60% Thursday, 70% Friday and 60% Saturday.

Some drier air could arrive by next weekend, but that will depend in part on the exact track of a tropical system in the northern Gulf.

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