ORLANDO, Fla. \u2013 We\u2019ve picked up some very beneficial rain over a good chunk of the Florida Peninsula after yesterday\u2019s enormous swath came across the state. Thankfully, the forecast didn\u2019t call for the rain with the strong storms along with it. <\/p>\n
In some spots we managed to over achieve in rainfall totals when compared to what computer models projected could come down over our neighborhood. (Copyright 2026 by WKMG ClickOrlando – All rights reserved.)<\/p>\n
Today we\u2019ve switched gears \u2013 we\u2019re far more primed for some strong to even severe thunderstorms in localized portions of Osceola and Brevard counties. <\/p>\n
The rest of us will probably remain beneath clouds and limited sunshine with all this leftover moisture sitting overtop of us. <\/p>\n
That combo sets us up to develop some isolated but more punchy storms as we roll through the rest of the afternoon and early evening. <\/p>\n
Today’s rain event will be very isolated, which also increases the potential we see some severe storms (Copyright 2026 by WKMG ClickOrlando – All rights reserved.)<\/p>\n
A driving mechanism in this whole concoction is a stationary boundary stuck right over the four corners counties. We\u2019ve had a weak cold front drifting through the state that helped drive in all the rain and moisture we witnessed yesterday. <\/p>\n
That same front has lost its momentum, and has nearly pushed pause in its movement altogether. <\/p>\n
Why is it important? With a boundary draped overhead, it creates a bit of interesting influence in the flow around the state. This helps elevate the chances for more organized thunderstorms to develop once the ground gets hot enough to create quality lift. <\/p>\n
The week ahead paves the way for persistent easterly winds coming ashore along the Atlantic coast and headed towards the Gulf. This should keep moisture in the mix the next three to five days (Copyright 2026 by WKMG ClickOrlando – All rights reserved.)<\/p>\n
It also helps cap where it is the rains will fall. The further north you go, the less likely you are to see any rain whatsoever for the day today. Tomorrow will also be a repeat as that front tries to flow more and more south into southern Florida. <\/p>\n
So, between now and around 8 p.m. we\u2019ll need to keep an eye out for thunderheads on the horizon. Our east coast sea breeze is beginning its trek inland as well, which signals to me that our peninsula is warm enough to produce storms. <\/p>\n
Don\u2019t let this stop you from enjoying your Saturday though! This will be an isolated event, and the downpours will be pretty sporadic, especially as you head into Polk, Osceola, and Brevard counties. <\/p>\n
The coast will be buffeted by winds coming in off the Atlantic ocean which will pave the way for rip current risks the week ahead (Copyright 2026 by WKMG ClickOrlando – All rights reserved.)<\/p>\n
Storm Prediction Center continues to tag Osceola and Brevard counties in particular for a low-end risk for severe thunderstorms capable of producing damaging winds and large hail. <\/p>\n
The tornado potential is pretty low right now, since everything is stationary the higher up you go in the atmosphere there\u2019s not much to help get storms spinning. <\/p>\n
Then tomorrow, and into the early days of March (can you believe it\u2019s already the third month of 2026?), we\u2019ll see rain chances drop a bit further. <\/p>\n
Did you order some warmth? We’re expecting a lot of it into the month of March. Spring may have finally arrived for good (Copyright 2026 by WKMG ClickOrlando – All rights reserved.)<\/p>\n
You should see little to no impacts or threats to your plans for breakfast, church, brunch, or any other errands you may have to run to set yourself up for success as the new week rolls in. <\/p>\n
A saving grace, if you will, is going to be the position of high pressure over the western Atlantic. <\/p>\n
This will create rough seas along our east coast, but it will also help drive moisture towards us through the week ahead. Seeing rain across the board is far from a guarantee, but it\u2019s excellent news for spots that do get the beneficial water to come down on them. <\/p>\n
Drought conditions impact the entirety of Florida. Anywhere we can pick up some extra rain, the better from here on out. <\/p>\n
Temperatures are going to climb and climb the next seven days, and I’m not seeing any additional cold snaps anytime soon (Copyright 2026 by WKMG ClickOrlando – All rights reserved.)<\/p>\n
The main reason I emphasize this; spring is coming in. <\/p>\n
We\u2019ll remain in above average temperatures for much of the first half of March. Upper 70s and low 80s are to be expected, with fairly comfortable or mild mornings for the viewing area. <\/p>\n
Looking ahead, I am seeing a chance for some pretty gnarly nationwide weather as we get towards March 10th. So perhaps make a note of that date in particular, and we\u2019ll send out recurring updates as we get closer in time. <\/p>\n
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