Today’s weather conditions for Orlando Florida, as of 5:52 PM on Tuesday, the 18th of June. This Afternoon, a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 81. And then, Tonight, a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. Wednesday, a chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. And then, Wednesday Night, a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 76. Sunrise today will be at 6:27 am and the sun will set at 8:25 pm.

There is one local weather hazard at the time of this report. Here’s that local weather hazard.

Hazardous Weather Outlook. This hazardous weather outlook is for east central florida. Day one. This afternoon and tonight. Thunderstorm impact. A prevailing southwest wind flow will favor the central and eastern peninsula for numerous showers and thunderstorms along and ahead of the west coast sea breeze. Activity will move east to northeast near 20 mph today, first reaching Lake County by midday. Storms will reach the Interstate 4 corridor during the early to mid afternoon, and reach the east coast by mid to late afternoon. Storms will move offshore or end by around sunset. Today`s storms will be capable of producing dangerous cloud to ground lightning, torrential downpours, and wind gusts of 35 to 40 mph. Move indoors to safety at the first sign of threatening skies. Remember, if you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning. Flood impact. Storms today will produce torrential downpours when passing, with a quick inch of rain possible. The greatest potential for heavier amounts up to two to three inches of rain will be over the east coast counties mid to late afternoon. The quick heavy rains may lead to temporary flooding of urban and poorly drained low lying areas, including streets, parking lots, culverts and water retention ponds. Marine thunderstorm gust impact. Wind gusts to around 35 knots will be possible over larger inland lakes, as well as the Intracoastal and near Shore Atlantic waters. Frequent cloud to water lightning, and locally higher waves will also accompany storms today. Boaters should be alert for storms moving quickly east at 15 to 20 knots today, and seek safe harbor well in advance of any storms. Days two through seven. Wednesday through monday. Numerous showers and lightning storms are expected again on Wednesday, with decreasing storm coverage from late week through this weekend and into early next week as a drier air mass takes hold across the region. The main thunderstorm hazards will continue to be deadly cloud to ground lightning strikes, locally heavy rainfall and gusty winds. Spotter information statement. Spotter activation will not be needed today and tonight. However, spotters are requested to report any rainfall amounts of 2 inches or more to the National Weather Service in Melbourne.

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