Rain and storm chances will be higher in Central Florida on Wednesday. Our area will have a 40% chance of rain and storms in the afternoon. Coastal areas of Central Florida could see more rain and storm activity. Afternoon storm chances will stay around 40% to 30% for the rest of the week.

Storm coverage is expected to be highest south of Orlando, according to NWS Melbourne. Threats include lightning strikes, wind gusts and heavy downpours. There is a small craft advisory and a coastal flood advisory in effect at all Central Florida Atlantic beaches due to astronomical tides, according to NWS Melbourne.

A few scattered showers and downpours are expected through the early evening, but most overnight hours will remain dry. Humidity will linger with light winds overnight.

Some much-anticipated changes are finally making their way into Central Florida, bringing much drier weather for the second half of the weekend.