Rain bands and brief downpours were present near Orlando early Sunday, with temperatures around 73 degrees; the day did not start clear. Brisk easterly flow and gusts across the region hinted at what was coming: a much wetter afternoon and evening. Showers and thunderstorms are expected to become likely after midday, with a 70% chance of rain, gusts up to 30 mph and temperatures sliding from near 79 toward the mid-70s.
The outlook is a sharper turn from Saturday’s forecast, which already warned of a stormy Sunday and Monday. The earlier Hoodline forecast called for the wet pattern, while the latest update raises the concern for heavy rain and flooding across east Central Florida.
Rain Builds Through Sunday Afternoon
A few showers could pass through the Orlando area this morning, but rain chances rise steadily late morning into the afternoon. The heaviest activity is expected from early afternoon into the evening, when repeated downpours and thunderstorms could make roads slick and cause ponding in poorly drained spots.
Sunday night stays unsettled, with another 70% chance of showers and thunderstorms. The National Weather Service expects widespread rainfall of 1 to 3 inches through Monday night, with isolated locations potentially seeing 5 to 7 inches.
Flood Watch Focuses On Counties South And East
The formal Flood Watch runs through Monday afternoon for Brevard, Indian River, St. Lucie and Martin counties, where soils are already saturated and the risk of flash flooding is greatest. Orlando and Orange County are not included in that watch, but locally heavy rain can still overwhelm drainage systems and create temporary street flooding…