Orlando weather: Weekend rain in store for parts of Central Florida

ORLANDO, Fla. - A few light showers are expected overnight but it will mostly be dry. Cloudy skies continue bringing lows into the low 60s.

An unsettled forecast with rain likely on both days. Saturday could begin with scattered showers and storms, especially across northern areas (Gainesville, Ocala, Palm Coast). Better rain chances arrive elsewhere into the afternoon with scattered showers and storms. 

BEACH FORECAST: Warm this week with a south wind. Surf up to 3-4 feet with a moderate rip current risk. Showers and storms possible in the afternoons and evenings. Highs in the mid to upper 70s along the coast.

THEME PARK FORECAST: You'll need to keep an eye on the radar this weekend. Best chances for storms will be the afternoon so be sure to head indoors when you hear thunder! Highs up to 80.

Severe weather is not likely, but we could see gusty winds, frequent lightning, and small hail within the strongest storms. 

For Sunday, a quieter morning is expected across Central Florida. However, another round of afternoon showers and storms returns. The best chances will be over inland areas through the day and the coast by the evening hours. 

Highs will be warm, with most reaching 80 this weekend. Rain totals could range from .5-1.5" with a few spots up to 2" where the heavier rain ends up.

LONG TERM: Our weather won't change too much heading into next week, with daily chances of afternoon showers and storms. The best chance of rain will come with a system on Wednesday. That could even bring about a few stronger storms, so keep checking back. Highs keep in the upper 70s to low 80s with lows in the low 60s.