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Rain chances go up during hot, sunny Tuesday in Central Florida

ORLANDO, Fla. — After a sunny and dry Memorial Day weekend, rain chances are starting to increase in Central Florida.

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Our area will have a 20% chance of seeing afternoon rain and showers Tuesday.

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The high temperature in Orlando should reach around 90 degrees in the afternoon.

Our rip current risk will also remain high at the coast.

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We will have a 40% chance of seeing afternoon storms on Wednesday and rain chances around 60% for Thursday and Friday.

The rain will help to keep our area cooler, with temperatures in the mid-80s Wednesday through next Monday.

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