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 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.