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Storms moving through Central Florida Wednesday evening

forecast (Source: WFTV)

ORLANDO, Fla. — A T’Storm Warning has been issued for southeastern Seminole and east central Orange counties until 6:00 PM.

This includes Oviedo, the UCF campus and Bithlo.

Movement is to the southeast at 5 mph.

Winds over 50 mph, intense lightning and hail are the biggest threats.

More strong storms are possible in Metro Orlando through the early evening hours.

Some storms will move throughout the evening hours across Central Florida.

Heavy rain, lightning and wind gusts of 40 mph are the most likely impacts in our area.

The air will stay relatively dry for your Thursday with only isolated rain chances. Much better rain chances will begin to move in on Friday into the weekend as increased moisture is expected throughout most of our area.

Once again we are not tracking any widespread severe weather, but we could have a few thunderstorms produce lots of lightning and up to 2 inches of rain in the worst storms.

Temperatures will stay hot and humid with highs in the low 90s and the heat index could rise close to the triple digits if you see enough sunshine in the first part of the day.

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