{"id":290151,"date":"2026-05-30T14:46:11","date_gmt":"2026-05-30T14:46:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/290151\/"},"modified":"2026-05-30T14:46:11","modified_gmt":"2026-05-30T14:46:11","slug":"central-florida-weather-forecast-rain-storms-and-rising-rainfall-totals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/290151\/","title":{"rendered":"Central Florida Weather Forecast: Rain, Storms, and Rising Rainfall Totals"},"content":{"rendered":"

CENTRAL FLORIDA \u2014 Another round of late-afternoon and evening rain is possible across Central Florida today.<\/p>\n

A few stronger thunderstorms may develop, with the primary threats being heavy downpours and wind gusts of 30 to 40 mph.<\/p>\n

Widespread severe weather is not expected.<\/p>\n

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Central Florida rain and thunderstorm chances increase through next week Scattered afternoon thunderstorms could bring heavy rain and gusty winds, with some areas west of Orlando potentially seeing up to 4 inches of rainfall. <\/p>\n

Temperatures will climb a touch above average, reaching the upper 80s this afternoon. Humid conditions will make it feel a few degrees warmer.<\/p>\n

Even more moisture will move into the region overnight and into Sunday, leading to higher rain chances on Sunday and Monday.<\/p>\n

While widespread severe storms are not anticipated, some areas could pick up significant rainfall totals during this period.<\/p>\n

A few locations, especially west of Orlando, could receive up to 4 inches of rain.<\/p>\n

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Central Florida rain and thunderstorm chances increase through next week Scattered afternoon thunderstorms could bring heavy rain and gusty winds, with some areas west of Orlando potentially seeing up to 4 inches of rainfall. <\/p>\n

This unsettled pattern is expected to remain in place through much of the upcoming week.<\/p>\n

And don\u2019t forget: the official start of the Atlantic hurricane season is Monday.<\/p>\n

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