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TIMELINE: Thunderstorms popping up across Central Florida could linger into evening

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Updated  July 23, 2024 5:52pm EDT
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Orlando Weather Forecast: July 23, 2024

Afternoon showers are possible on both Wednesday and Thursday. The highs will be in the mid-90s, and it will be slightly cooling this weekend.

ORLANDO, Fla. - Storms are developing along Interstate 4 and are expected to grow and strengthen as they move northwest this evening. Peak intensity is anticipated in Marion, Alachua, and Lake counties between 6 and 8:30 p.m.  A Flood Advisory is in effect for Orange County.

Storm chances return on Wednesday but will not be as widespread as on Tuesday. The few storms that do form will also move northwest.

Due to a dominant east flow, rain chances in central Florida on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday will drop to 40%. Most storms will be over Florida's west coast.

TRACKING THE TROPICS: Due to Saharan Dust and the current phase of the Madden-Julian Oscillation (MJO), conditions will remain quiet through the end of July. However, a very active season may begin by the second week of August, with multiple systems potentially developing.

Saharan Dust in Florida

Saharan Dust continues to depart and will likely leave our hair by Wednesday and Thursday this week. 

Another plume, just now making its way off the west coast of Africa, will bring us more impacts by late weekend and early next week. 

The dust will also help limit any chances of tropical development for the rest of July. By early August, there are signs that things will be picking back up. Stay tuned for the latest in the coming weeks.

Looking ahead, daily rounds of scattered showers and storms will remain in the forecast until early next week. We'll have plenty of moisture to work with, especially by Sunday, when higher rain chances can be expected.

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