Tropical wave in Atlantic to bring Florida heavy rain, lightning

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Tracking Eastern Atlantic tropical wave

A tropical wave in the Eastern Atlantic Ocean stands a 40% of becoming a better-organized system over the next seven days.

The FOX 35 Storm Team is tracking two different tropical waves in the Atlantic Ocean. The first is a relatively weak system that will move into Florida on Thursday into Friday. This means moisture will increase and rain chances will rise. A second system is brewing in the Eastern Atlantic which has about a 40% chance of becoming better organized over the next week. A few models develop this feature and a tropical depression could spin up by early next week. 

Orlando Weather Forecast

Tonight's low: 76 degrees | Tomorrow's high: 90 degrees

Main weather concerns: Storms will linger into Thursday night. A weak tropical wave moving over the region will present widespread rain on Friday.

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Orlando Weather Forecast: July 27, 2023

Orlando and Central Florida will see an increase in daytime humidity and widespread showers that will linger into the early evening hours due to an approaching tropical wave.

BEACHES: Rip current risk remains moderate through the rest of the week. Highs seaside hit near 88 on Friday, rain chances for both the AM & PM as showers blow in off the ocean locally heavy rain will be possible. Surf remains small (knee-high) as a mix of distant swell moves into our local surf zones. Easterly breezes will also be in play at 10-15 mph. High tide is around 3:30 pm, low tide settles in around 9 a.m.

THEME PARKS: Hot temps and lots of humidity at the attractions today. Showers and storms appear likely by 1 p.m. and should continue through late afternoon. Highs will reach the low 90s before the rain arrives, then cooler with temperatures in the 80s under cloudier conditions the rest of the day.

OUTLOOK: Tropical moisture remains in place as we head into the weekend. Daily showers and storms are expected with locally heavy downpours possible.  Highs remain in the 90s, overnights see the widespread mid-upper 70s.