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LIVE RADAR: Scattered thunderstorms roll into Central Florida; see your weekend outlook

ORLANDO, Fla. — Update:

Showers and thunderstorms will become more widespread across Central Florida through the mid-afternoon.

Heavy rain is likely as storms move from the west to the east.

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Expect a wet weekend as well.

Showers could develop as early as the late morning Saturday and become widespread by the afternoon.

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Earlier story:

Friday’s forecast will see the potential for rain early in the morning and through mid-afternoon as a storm system to the north continues to push warm, moist air into our area.

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Look for temperatures to reach the upper 80s across much of Central Florida.

This weekend, the warmer weather continues with the chance of rain on Saturday and Sunday at about 60%.

Looking into next week, the wet weather continues with the potential for afternoon showers at around 40%, with highs in the mid-90s.

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Jason Kelly joined WFTV Channel 9 in 2014. He serves as the station's Digital Executive Producer.

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Matt Reeser joined WFTV in 1998 as a news photographer and has worked for television stations in Kentucky and West Virginia.