Prepare for Rain: Florida Could See Up to 7 Inches Next Week

ORLANDO, Fla. – Get ready for an active stretch of weather across east Central Florida, with afternoon storms likely each afternoon into next week.

[Watch Candace Campos’ full forecast in video player below]

Here’s a day-by-day breakdown:

After a muggy and mild Wednesday morning, scattered showers and storms will begin to pop up, tracking from west to east. These storms will likely continue through about 8-9 p.m., especially toward the southeast coast.

Some of these storms could be strong, bringing gusty winds (up to 40–50 mph), frequent lightning, small hail, and heavy downpours (1–2 inches possible). Most of the activity will die down after 8 p.m. and end by midnight.

The heaviest rainfall risk is in eastern Lake, Volusia, Seminole, eastern Orange, eastern Osceola and Brevard counties.

Before the storms arrive, highs will reach the mid-80s to low 90s, with partly sunny to cloudy skies.

Late Week into Weekend

An upper-level low setting up over the Gulf will bring a surge in higher rain and storm chances each afternoon and evening heading into Mother’s Day weekend.

Expect a 40-70% shot of scattered to widespread rain and thunderstorms daily.

Thursday is shaping up to be the most active day, with a marginal risk (Level 1/5) of severe storms west of I-75 toward the east coast.

The main threats include strong wind gusts (up to 60 mph), frequent lightning, hail up to 1 inch, and heavy rainfall (possibly 2–4+ inches). There’s even a low end chance of a tornado.

This stormy pattern continues Friday and Saturday, with afternoon highs in the mid-80s to low 90s.

Next Week

The unsettled weather continues into early next week.

A stronger system is expected to develop and move across the Southeast, possibly bringing more heavy rain and strong storms to east Central Florida each afternoon.

A cold front approaching from the Gulf may help fuel these storms, especially Monday into Tuesday.

It’s too early to pin down all the details, but this setup could bring more severe weather to the region.

Highs in the meantime will remain above average in the mid-80s to low 90s.