The Brief
- Heavy rain and flash flooding are possible across Central Florida this week, with areas west of Orlando potentially receiving 4–5 inches of rain and coastal regions seeing 1–2 inches.
- The disturbance, now classified as Invest 93-L, has a 20% chance of development in 2 days and 30% over 7 days, with tropical moisture fueling widespread storms regardless of formation.
- Rain chances peak Monday through Wednesday, with storms likely strongest in the afternoons.
ORLANDO, Fla. – Central Florida is bracing for the potential of heavy rainfall and localized flooding this week as a tropical disturbance in the Atlantic moves westward toward the Gulf.
How much rain could fall in Central Florida?
What we know:
Forecasters say rainfall totals could vary widely across the region.
Areas west of Orlando, particularly those closer to the Gulf Coast, could receive 4 to 5 inches of rain.
Coastal areas such as Volusia and Brevard counties…