Our wet weather pattern continues across Central Florida this week.
Rain will be on and off throughout the day on Thursday, with heavier downpours and thunderstorms possible this afternoon. A stalled frontal boundary will continue to keep rain chances elevated across Central Florida through the end of the week.
Hurricane Isaias is churning in the Gulf, sending moisture our way. However, the storm is not expected to directly impact Central Florida.
>> Maps, spaghetti models for Isaias
WESH 2 News received several videos from viewers in Melbourne after heavy rain Thursday flooded roads there, appearing to leave some drivers stranded.
>>Video below: Heavy rain floods streets in Melbourne
Flood advisory
A flood advisory has been posted for Orange, Brevard, Volusia, Seminole, Marion, Flagler, St. Lucie, Lake, Osceola, Martin, Indian River, Okeechobee, St. Johns, Flagler, Marion and Putnam counties.
The First Warning Weather Team is calling for Impact Weather through 11 p.m. Thursday.
Coastal rain
The National Weather Service in Melbourne says a widespread additional 1-3 inches of rainfall is forecast through Saturday night. With a 20-40% chance of a few tallies over 3 inches, especially from Melbourne northward.
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10/8 | Widespread additional 1-3″ rainfall is forecast through Saturday night. With a 20-40% chance of a few tallies over 3″ especially from Melbourne northward, localized flooding is still a risk over the next couple of days. #FLwx pic.twitter.com/IIIndWON4P
— NWS Melbourne (@NWSMelbourne) October 8, 2026
Is the hurricane making it rain in Central Florida?
The NWS says tropical moisture to the east of Hurricane Isaias is keeping rain chances high across Central Florida. The storm is not expected to directly impact Central Florida.
Landfall is forecast along the northern Gulf Coast.
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5:45 AM | A stationary front and rich, tropical moisture to the east of #Isaias will keep rain chances high over Central Florida today. Satellite/radar loop this morning shows showers nearby and the hurricane out in the Gulf. #FLwx pic.twitter.com/BQUP7vZJ0A
— NWS Melbourne (@NWSMelbourne) October 8, 2026
>> Maps, spaghetti models for Isaias
When will the rain clear?
Drier air is expected to move into the region Monday, bringing a break from the unsettled, soggy weather pattern.
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