A much wetter weather pattern is taking hold Friday, with rain coverage expected to reach around 70%. The increased cloud cover and showers will help keep temperatures in the lower 90s, bringing conditions closer to seasonal averages for the first time in a while.Rain chances are expected to remain elevated through early next week, continuing the stretch of unsettled weather across the area.In the tropics, the persistent rain pattern is being fueled by a developing low-pressure system in the Gulf over the next few days. While it currently has only a 20% chance of developing into a weak tropical system, its main impact locally will be increased rainfall regardless of whether it strengthens.Elsewhere something off the coast of Africa with a low formation chance as well.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. —

A much wetter weather pattern is taking hold Friday, with rain coverage expected to reach around 70%.

The increased cloud cover and showers will help keep temperatures in the lower 90s, bringing conditions closer to seasonal averages for the first time in a while.

Rain chances are expected to remain elevated through early next week, continuing the stretch of unsettled weather across the area.

In the tropics, the persistent rain pattern is being fueled by a developing low-pressure system in the Gulf over the next few days. While it currently has only a 20% chance of developing into a weak tropical system, its main impact locally will be increased rainfall regardless of whether it strengthens.

Elsewhere something off the coast of Africa with a low formation chance as well.

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