Damaging winds, lightning and heavy rain likely in Central Florida

Strong storms are expected to move through Central Florida this afternoon. Peak rain is expected between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. The biggest concerns include damaging winds, lightning and heavy rain. The Storm Prediction Center said there’s a marginal risk for severe storms and flooding. That’s why WESH 2’s First Warning Weather team has declared Impact Weather until 9 p.m.As the week continues, rain chances are expected to drop due to Saharan dust. >> What is Impact Weather?Impact Weather suggests weather conditions could be disruptive or a nuisance for travel and day-to-day activities.First Warning Weather Stay with WESH 2 online and on-air for the most accurate Central Florida weather forecast.RadarSevere Weather AlertsDownload the WESH 2 News app to get the most up-to-date weather alerts. The First Warning Weather team includes First Warning Chief Meteorologist Tony Mainolfi, Eric Burris, Marquise Meda, Cam Tran and Victoria Wisniewski.

ORLANDO, Fla. —

Strong storms are expected to move through Central Florida this afternoon.

Peak rain is expected between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. The biggest concerns include damaging winds, lightning and heavy rain.

The Storm Prediction Center said there’s a marginal risk for severe storms and flooding. That’s why WESH 2’s First Warning Weather team has declared Impact Weather until 9 p.m.

As the week continues, rain chances are expected to drop due to Saharan dust.

>> What is Impact Weather?

Impact Weather suggests weather conditions could be disruptive or a nuisance for travel and day-to-day activities.

First Warning Weather

Stay with WESH 2 online and on-air for the most accurate Central Florida weather forecast.

Download the WESH 2 News app to get the most up-to-date weather alerts.

The First Warning Weather team includes First Warning Chief Meteorologist Tony Mainolfi, Eric Burris, Marquise Meda, Cam Tran and Victoria Wisniewski.