ORLANDO, Fla. \u2014 Keep the umbrella close by over the next several days as a more active weather pattern settles across Central Florida.<\/p>\n
A cold front stalled over Florida will help increase rain and thunderstorm coverage, bringing periods of heavy rainfall and thunderstorms through the end of the workweek and into the weekend.<\/p>\n
Rain and storms will be possible at any time on Thursday, with some locations seeing heavy downpours.<\/p>\n
Afternoon temperatures will be a little cooler than recent days, topping out in the upper 80s.<\/p>\n
Showers and storms will remain possible this evening and overnight, with warm and muggy conditions continuing as lows only fall into the upper 70s.<\/p>\n
The unsettled pattern continues Friday, when widespread showers and thunderstorms are expected across the region. Despite the increased cloud cover and rain, highs will still reach the upper 80s.<\/p>\n
The upcoming weekend also looks soggy as additional moisture moves into Central Florida. <\/p>\n
Periods of rain and thunderstorms are likely on both Saturday and Sunday, with afternoon highs climbing into the low 90s.<\/p>\n
The active weather pattern begins to ease slightly early next week as somewhat drier air filters into the area. <\/p>\n
Scattered showers and storms are still expected Monday, with highs remaining in the low 90s.<\/p>\n
By the middle of next week, rain chances are expected to decrease, allowing temperatures to climb back into the mid-90s.<\/p>\n
Residents should stay weather aware over the next several days, especially during periods of heavy rain and lightning, and be prepared for changing conditions if spending time outdoors.<\/p>\n
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