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.

Central Florida will see more scattered showers and storms on Thursday. Our area will have a 40% chance of rain and storms in the afternoon. Most of the rain is forecast to be south of Orlando. Watch: Low-pressure area in Caribbean could bring tropical threat to Florida next week Before storms fire up in the afternoon,

A potential for tornadoes, heavy rainfall and deadly rip currents are all possible in some portions of Florida from Tropical Storm Francine.

Central Florida will stay dry until early Wednesday afternoon, when a few isolated showers will begin to form.

Sea breezes and outflow boundaries are starting to set up now, and storms are expected to begin in the next few hours.

Although Tuesday morning was off to a clear start, the afternoon hours bring potential for rain and a severe storm or two. From 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., WESH 2's First Warning Weather team is calling for Impact Weather due to the risk for strong storms in the eastern portions of Central Florida.