The Brief A high-pressure ridge will bring upper-90s heat to Central Florida through midweek following days of widespread rainfall. Scattered afternoon downpours and strong storms will return Thursday and Friday, with the highest rain chances focused around the Orlando area. This stretch of warmth comes after days of constant showers and storms for Central Florida. Showers and storms are moving south across Central Florida – some of which are predicted to be strong. While storm activity does not look widespread in nature, the highest chance of activity will be in Orlando on Thursday and Friday.