Front stops, bringing wet weather to central Florida

Sunday was the start of a multi-day rain event, as the setting became favorable for numerous showers and storms embedded in central Florida.

A weak stationary front will continue to meander at the top, acting as the main triggering mechanism for showers and storms until Tuesday. Long-range models show maximum rain cover during the first half of the work week.

Chances of rain starting Sunday will favor northern counties sooner, with a higher risk of showers and storms further south along Interstate Corridor 4 through the afternoon.

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The chances of rain vary significantly depending on where you live. For areas of North Orlando, the chances of rain will be highest, between 70 and 80%. In areas around the Orlando Underground, your chances range from 50 to 60%. And the lowest risk of rain today will be in the areas south of the Kissimmee-Titusville line, with your chances at 30-40%.

Along with scattered showers, we also anticipate a marginal risk for some strong to severe storms in the afternoon.

The main dangers of these storms will be frequent lightning, penny-sized hail and gusts of up to 45-50 mph. Under some heavier rain bands, we could see rainfall rates in excess of 2 inches per hour. These dangers are likely to continue until Monday and Tuesday.

Areas to the north will warm up in the mid-80s lows, with warmer daytime highs for areas further south. With lows in the mid-60s throughout this area.

As this stagnant front remains in the area, some weak upper discomfort will cross the region, improving elevation, especially during the day and night on Mondays and Tuesdays. Rainfall coverage is likely to be the highest in Osceola / Brevard counties to the north, with unusually high rainfall probabilities between 80 and 90% on both days.

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Widespread heavy rain is increasingly likely, with rainfall amounts of up to 3-4 inches, with a local total of about 6 inches. While there will be a marginal threat to flooding, drier terrain should limit it.

Over the next three days, make sure you have your weather app on hand and consider the weather in the city. The News 6 weather team will monitor the sky and send alerts when needed.

By Thursday, the front will be emptied and giving way to drier, slightly cooler air, with highs in the mid-70s above the weekend.