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Weather Alert Day: Heavy rain chances increase late Saturday

ORLANDO, Fla. — WFTV Meteorologists have issued a Weather Alert Day for Saturday and Sunday.

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The WFTV Channel Storm Team expects conditions to deteriorate throughout Saturday afternoon, with a strong chance of severe storms developing late Saturday overnight into Sunday morning.

Gusty winds and dangerous surf will continue to pound Central Florida beaches now through the weekend.

Read: Many Central Florida events canceled as heavy storms roll in this weekend

Meteorologist Kassandra Crimi said an area of low pressure is forecasted to move across Florida overnight.

As the low approaches, we’ll have an increased chance for rain, with an isolated chance of severe weather.

Read: Volusia Beach Patrol prepares for potentially severe weather this weekend

Crimi expects the worst weather to move across the area this evening and overnight with heavy rain, likely.

And the possibility of some areas seeing 2 to 5 inches of rain with some seeing as much as 5 to 7 inches.

Read: Brevard County officials prepare for potential severe weather this weekend

Isolated severe storms are possible and damaging winds and isolated tornadoes will be what we’ll really be watching out for.

“Sunday, the system will move quickly across Florida but leave breezy and cooler conditions,” Meteorologist Kassandra Crimi said. “The drier air moves in and next week will be pleasantly cool.”

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