Orlando weather: Storms return across Central Florida on Wednesday

ORLANDO, Fla. - Most areas will remain dry tonight, with only a slight chance of showers and storms.

Wednesday will bring another afternoon of storms, mainly after 2 p.m., with highs in the mid-90s.

LOOKING AHEAD: Expect a significant increase in rain chances over the next few days. 

Thursday and Friday are forecast to bring the highest storm activity we've seen in a while, with an 80% chance of showers and thunderstorms. 

On both days, multiple rounds of downpours and storms are expected from late morning through mid-evening.

This surge in storm activity is due to a slow-moving front over central Florida, serving as a focal point for storms to develop.

Temperatures will be slightly below average later this week, with highs in the upper 80s. However, high humidity will persist. Despite the wet forecast, there's optimism that the Daytona race scheduled for Saturday evening will proceed as planned.

Thunderstorms are expected to move from west to east across the state Wednesday through Friday, shifting to an east-to-west movement on Saturday and Sunday, particularly along the I-75 corridor.

Tracking the Tropics

The tropical Atlantic remains unusually quiet, with little cloud activity. Over the next seven days, no tropical development is expected, thanks to high wind shear and dust. However, as we approach Labor Day weekend, tropical development could occur as a wave emerges and moves toward the Caribbean. 

The peak of the hurricane season is still anticipated in September and October. The next storm name for this season is "Francine."