Thanksgiving: Storms to pick up after noon, strong gusts possible

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — Thanksgiving is here and the storms will be mainly focused across Florida, while the rest of the country will remain mostly stable.

A low pressure system will continue to approach Florida from the west, gradually increasing the rain and storm activity starting late morning. Strongest storms forecast during the afternoon hours into early evening Thanksgiving.

The main threat with these storms will be gusty winds and some high rainfall. Isolated rainfall could reach 5 inches, where the storms become more persistent. Overall 2 to 3 inches widespread across Central Florida.

Thick clouds will hold the temperatures in the low 70s.

If you are heading out early on Black Friday, take the umbrella with you, there could be some lingering showers early Friday.

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