ORLANDO, Fla. — As more moisture moves over Central Florida due to the winds shifting from the east-southeast this evening. Stray showers are possible as we await for the next cold front that will bring high rain coverage and the chance for some strong to severe storms Thursday morning. The main threat for severe storms will remain focused west of Orlando.
Rain and storm timeline for the #Orlando metro area on Thursday. https://t.co/7Ig0bTMafk pic.twitter.com/ZI8xsnNmX6
— tom terry (@TTerryWFTV) January 23, 2019
We're under a marginal risk for severe storms tomorrow morning.
— Rusty McCranie (@RMcCranieWFTV) January 23, 2019
What that means is isolated severe weather is possible.
Damaging winds will be the main threat, and although the tornado risk is very low, it's not zero. pic.twitter.com/Eikzo9bI2W
Rain chances and coverage will pick up early Thursday morning through the afternoon as the front enters Central Florida from the west-northwest. There is a chance for some isolated strong to severe thunderstorms during the morning commute, especially west of Orange County. Thunderstorms could develop strong wind gusts, exceeding 40 mph. Occasional rain showers are likely throughout the afternoon, and the clouds will allow the temperatures to stay in the low 70s. The cold front will clear the area by the evening and the temperatures will quickly fall after sunset as drier air settles in.
Future Track showing best time for rain and strong to possibly severe storms around daybreak on Thursday! We know what happens mixing cars and rain together, so make sure you have our @WFTVWeather app for heavy rain and lightning alerts. pic.twitter.com/MsdbR2V96K
— tom terry (@TTerryWFTV) January 22, 2019
Watch: 5-Day Forecast from Severe Weather Center 9
- Tom Terry, chief meteorologist
- Kassandra Crimi
- Rusty McCranie
- Irene Sans
- Brian Shields
- George Waldenberger
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