ORLANDO, Fla. \u2014 Warm temperatures and increasing humidity will once again create favorable conditions for showers and thunderstorms across Central Florida on Tuesday afternoon and evening.<\/p>\n
The primary threats with Tuesday\u2019s storms will be wind gusts up to 50 mph, small hail, and localized areas of heavy rainfall that could lead to brief ponding on roads.<\/p>\n
While a few showers may develop during Tuesday afternoon, forecasters expect storm intensity to increase later in the day, with the strongest activity most likely during the early evening hours.<\/p>\n
A stalled cold front positioned north of Central Florida is helping to enhance rain and storm chances on Tuesday. <\/p>\n
As that front begins moving south on Tuesday, rain coverage is expected to decrease, and temperatures will trend slightly lower for the middle part of the week.<\/p>\n
Before that cooler air arrives, it will still feel quite hot and muggy. <\/p>\n
Heat index values could climb to around 100 degrees Tuesday afternoon in some locations, making it feel significantly warmer than the actual air temperature.<\/p>\n
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