{"id":182149,"date":"2026-03-07T15:31:16","date_gmt":"2026-03-07T15:31:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/182149\/"},"modified":"2026-03-07T15:31:16","modified_gmt":"2026-03-07T15:31:16","slug":"central-florida-braces-for-afternoon-storms-and-showers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/182149\/","title":{"rendered":"Central Florida braces for afternoon storms and showers"},"content":{"rendered":"

CENTRAL FLORIDA \u2014 Another round of rain and thunderstorms is possible this afternoon.<\/p>\n

Severe weather isn\u2019t forecasted for Central Florida, but a few storms might produce heavy rain, some lightning, and wind gusts reaching 35 mph.<\/p>\n

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Heavy rain and gusty winds possible in Central Florida today Possible rain and thunderstorms in central Florida this afternoon. Expect heavy rain, lightning, and wind gusts up to 35 mph <\/p>\n

These showers and thunderstorms are expected to occur from mid-afternoon to early evening.<\/p>\n

The warmer temperatures will be felt all around Central Florida.<\/p>\n

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Heavy rain and gusty winds possible in Central Florida today Possible rain and thunderstorms in central Florida this afternoon. Expect heavy rain, lightning, and wind gusts up to 35 mph <\/p>\n

Afternoon highs will range from the mid to even upper 80s for a handful of locations.<\/p>\n

Central Florida\u2019s temperatures will stay warm through most of this work week until the next cold front moves into our region on Friday.<\/p>\n

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Heavy rain and gusty winds possible in Central Florida today Possible rain and thunderstorms in central Florida this afternoon. Expect heavy rain, lightning, and wind gusts up to 35 mph <\/p>\n

That will also be our best chance to see more heavy rain after today\u2019s showers are done. <\/p>\n

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