‘Painfully slow disturbance’ bringing wet weather to Central Florida

ORLANDO, Fla. — Update: Very light rain had started tracking into parts of Central Florida, and areas of rain will remain possible through the morning.

The disturbance in the Gulf, to the west of us, is still disorganized and still only has a 20% chance of tropical formation in the next 48 hours. Still, some slow organization is possible through the end of the week with a projected slow movement toward South Florida.

Areas of heavy rain that could lead to localized flooding in spots will be the main threat through Saturday.

Read our earlier version below:

A “painfully slow” low-pressure system in the Gulf of Mexico continues to produce disorganized showers and storms.

>>> STREAM CHANNEL 9 EYEWITNESS NEWS LIVE <<<

Certified meteorologist George Waldenberger said Wednesday that there is only a 20% chance that the disturbance will form into a named system or storm during the next two days.

But he said the system will bring lots of rain to Florida as it moves over the state and into The Bahamas.

Whether or not the system forms, our forecast will not change much.

Read: Hurricane season: Are you ready? Survey says many Floridians are not

Areas of heavy rain are possible Wednesday evening through Thursday and into Friday.

Waldenberger said strong, isolated thunderstorms will be possible, and they could bring the risk of flooding in some areas.

While some of the rain will linger into Saturday, expect drier conditions Sunday and early next week.

SEE: Storm names for the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season

Hurricane season begins Thursday. Click here to read things homeowners should do now to prepare for it.

And click here to download our free weather app.

Waldenberger will provide live updates on the system on Channel 9 Eyewitness News.

Read: NOAA forecasters release predictions for 2023 Atlantic hurricane season

Click here to download the free WFTV news and weather apps, click here to download the WFTV Now app for your smart TV and click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.

ExpandAutoplay

Image 1 of 26

Hurricane season names These are the names for storms that develop during the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season. (WFTV.com News Staff)

Video: Seminole County prepares for hurricane response and rescue operations Seminole County Emergency Management held its annual hurricane exercise Wednesday. (WFTV)

©2023 Cox Media Group