Heavy rain, gusty winds, coastal flooding continue through the evening across Central Florida

Orlando Weather Forecast: Nov. 16, 2023

November is typically one of Florida's driest months, but you wouldn't know it judging by the weather we've been experiencing these last few days.

ORLANDO, Fla. - Thursday has been declared a FOX 35 Weather Impact Day due to the potential for heavy rain, gusty winds, and possible coastal flooding and beach erosion at times of higher tides. Showers are expected to continue through the evening hours. The weather results from the low pressure developing off the coast of Florida.

Relentless rain hits Florida coastal cities

Coastal communities have experienced a deluge of rain that has led to flooded streets in Brevard County and gusty winds and rough surf that is causing beach erosion.

Accumulations through tonight could top 4" in these areas. 1-2" can be expected near Orlando and 1" or less over the far northwest counties. Winds will be very gusty, especially in the coastal counties. Gusts could breach the 30-35 mph mark on occasion.

Seas and surf will be super rough, beach erosion will likely occur during times of higher tides.

Orlando Weather Forecast

Tonight's low: 67 degrees | Tomorrow's high: 75 degrees

BEACHES:

Friday is not a good day to head to our East Coast beaches. Passing showers and very gusty winds will again be common. The surf will also be rough with the rip current risk remaining high. Beach erosion is likely.

THEME PARKS:

It will be cloudy with passing showers at the theme parks.

OUTLOOK:

Local weather improves on Friday evening as skies dry and winds ease up. As the area of low pressure moves to our northeast, a cold front will torque through Florida. This brings great weather back to the region. Highs on Saturday and Sunday camp out in the upper 70s with mostly sunny skies.

Looking ahead to Thanksgiving week, another front will work through the area Tuesday into Wednesday according to the latest forecast models.

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This means a rain chance could return before Thanksgiving Day but, behind this possible system, great weather returns! Wake-up temps on Thanksgiving Day morning could end up in the 40s and 50s with afternoon weather featuring gorgeous highs near 70!

TROPICS:

The FOX 35 Storm Team is monitoring the latest tropical models and there are currently two areas we are watching. One is located east of Florida. This feature has a low chance of developing. A secondary spot to watch is in the Caribbean Sea. Potential Tropical Cyclone 22 stands a 70% chance of developing over the next seven days. Both areas will be moving away from Florida. We're still watching and tracking, so stay with us for the latest!