FLORIDA – Heavy rainfall and localized flooding are forecast for much of the Southeast, including Florida, in the coming days.
While some areas of the Southeast may be sheltered from the incoming storm, AccuWeather reports that rain is likely to extend from northern Florida into southern and western Georgia and continue westward.
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According to AccuWeather, southeastern Texas to western and central Louisiana may bear the brunt of the storm.
However, the National Weather Service is predicting daily showers and thunderstorms across Florida. A large number of storms are possible starting Friday afternoon in Atlantic coastal waters, the Gulf of Mexico, and southeast to southwest Florida.
The National Weather Service said these storms could produce gusty winds and frequent lightning.
Meanwhile, in the Orlando area, showers and thunderstorms may increase, and stronger storms could produce wind gusts of up to 40 mph. Cloud-to-ground lightning can be frequent.
The NWS said the storm could produce 1-2 inches of rainfall from Flagler Beach to the southern Brevard County barrier islands and cause minor flooding in urban, low-lying and poorly drained areas.
All mid-Atlantic Florida beaches are facing a moderate risk of dangerous rip currents Friday.
“Always swim near a lifeguard and never swim alone,” the National Weather Service said.
The National Weather Service predicts that storms may begin after 3 p.m. Friday in Tampa and continue into the region and other parts of Florida through Thursday.
South Florida residents may also struggle with peak heat indices. Temperatures in the Orlando area are likely to be around 90 degrees on Friday and beyond, with a peak heat index expected to be around 100 to 106 degrees, the NWS said.
The NWS said the heat index in Miami could climb to 108 degrees.
The National Weather Service has the following detailed forecast for Tampa Bay around 1:30 p.m. Friday:
This afternoon: Showers and thunderstorms possible after 3 p.m., with a high near 94. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts range from one-tenth to one-quarter of an inch, with higher amounts possible during thunderstorms.
tonight: Showers and thunderstorms possible before 8pm, then between 8pm and 1am. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts range from one-tenth to one-quarter of an inch, with higher amounts possible during thunderstorms.
Saturday: Showers and thunderstorms are possible, with a high temperature near 94 after 2 p.m. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts are less than a tenth of an inch, with higher amounts possible during thunderstorms.
Saturday night: Showers and possible thunderstorms before 8 p.m. Showers and thunderstorms possible between 8 p.m. and 2 a.m., around 76 degrees. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday: Showers and thunderstorms are possible between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. and after 2 p.m., with a high near 94 degrees. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday night: Showers and possible thunderstorms before 8 p.m. Showers and thunderstorms possible between 8 p.m. and 2 a.m., around 76 degrees. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
on Monday: Showers and thunderstorms are possible between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. and after 2 p.m., with a high near 92 degrees. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday night: Showers and thunderstorms possible before 8 p.m., then showers and thunderstorms possible mainly between 8 p.m. and 2 a.m., with low around 76 degrees. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday: Showers and thunderstorms possible after 2 p.m., with a high near 93 degrees. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday night: Showers and possible thunderstorms before 8 p.m., then showers and thunderstorms mainly between 8 p.m. and 2 a.m., with a low around 76 degrees.
Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms possible. It will be sunny and hot most of the time, with highs near 95 degrees.
Wednesday night: Showers and thunderstorms possible. Partly cloudy, with a low of about 78 degrees.
Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms possible. It will be sunny and hot most of the time, with highs near 95 degrees.
