Orlando weather: Widespread storms expected on Thursday

ORLANDO, Fla. - Tonight's low: 71 degrees | Tomorrow's high: 92 degrees 

Main weather concerns: Summer-like weather continues this week with the return of heat and daily afternoon storm chances. A FOX 35 Storm Alert Day is in effect for Thursday afternoon. A few strong to locally severe storms will be possible as a pocket of energy streams in overhead.

A few storms could get strong featuring heavy rain, lightning, and gusty winds. Storms will clear the coast through the evening hours. Skies will clear late tonight with warm 70s expected through the overnight and into Thursday morning.

BEACHES: The beaches start great with highs soaring into the upper 80s. The late afternoon and evening hours will likely bring an increase in storm coverage. Storms could produce some heavy rain and many lightning strikes. Rip current threat stands in a moderate range and surf rolls in at 2-3' as a mix of swell impacts the surf zone. Bigger swell arrives by Friday with a peak on Saturday as a new round of Northeast ground swell arrives. Could be a really fun weekend of surf locally-stay tuned on that!

THEME PARKS: It will be a hot day at the theme parks with temperatures soaring to 92 degrees. After 2 p.m. scattered storms bring heavy rain and lightning.  When you hear the thunder roar, head indoors.

OUTLOOK: Thursday is a FOX 35 Storm Alert Day. Heavy rain, lightning, strong wind gusts, and possibly small hail could all show face in the strongest of storms. Friday-Sunday look fairly active as well. While rain chances will be lower overall for all 3-days, daily storms will be possible featuring heavy rain and lightning. Looks like the rainy season is slowly sneaking into Central Florida! Stay tuned!