Orlando residents should keep their umbrellas close and their storm shutters handy. According to a forecast by the National Weather Service, the region can expect “repeated rounds of rain and storms through midweek,” posing a “Marginal Risk for localized flooding, especially over urban areas.” The incoming weather stems from a weak cutoff upper low in the Gulf, which is predicted to meander over the area before heading toward the Carolinas later this week.
The new report from the National Weather Service adds that above-normal daily thunderstorm coverage is forecast for much of the upcoming week, particularly across northern portions of East Central Florida.” In addition to the shower-filled skies, residents should brace themselves for hazy conditions starting late Wednesday due to an incoming Saharan Air Layer, which also signals the onset of hotter and more humid conditions into next week.
While today isn’t expected to be a washout, high-resolution models suggest that high rainfall, including potentially heavier amounts of 2-4 inches, particularly along the Treasure Coast, is a possibility. There is an approximation. 10% chance for excessive rainfall leading to localized flooding, warns the National Weather Service, Melbourne, FL. In terms of temperatures, we’re looking at highs below normal for this time of year…