Rain is in the forecast all week. And while we need it after an extremely dry several months, First Warning Weather meteorologists warn it might be too much and could lead to flooding. How much rain?Areas east of Interstate 4 could see 3-5 inches over the next seven days. Active weather alertsA flood watch has been issued by the National Weather Service for parts of Volusia and Brevard counties and is in effect until 8 p.m. Tuesday.Most likely rainfall tallies of 2 to 4 inches are expected with isolated amounts of 5 to 7 inches, NWS said.Long-range look First Warning Chief Meteorologist Tony Mainolfi has declared Tuesday and Wednesday Impact Weather Days.Heavy rainfall may lead to some localized flooding issues from Interstate 4 east to Interstate 95.According to the Florida Department of Transportation, officials are taking the extra steps to prepare, including inspecting and clearing drainage systems, staging pumps, and closely coordinating with the Florida Highway Patrol.Drivers are urged to stay alert and check Florida 511 for travel conditions such as road closures and detours.First Warning Weather Stay with WESH 2 online and on-air for the most accurate Central Florida weather forecast.RadarSevere Weather AlertsDownload the WESH 2 News app to get the most up-to-date weather alerts. The First Warning Weather team includes First Warning Chief Meteorologist Tony Mainolfi, Eric Burris, Marquise Meda, Cam Tran and Victoria Wisniewski.
ORLANDO, Fla. —
Rain is in the forecast all week.
And while we need it after an extremely dry several months, First Warning Weather meteorologists warn it might be too much and could lead to flooding.
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Rain chances on Monday, April 6
How much rain?
Areas east of Interstate 4 could see 3-5 inches over the next seven days.
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Rain expected April 6-13
Active weather alerts
A flood watch has been issued by the National Weather Service for parts of Volusia and Brevard counties and is in effect until 8 p.m. Tuesday.
Most likely rainfall tallies of 2 to 4 inches are expected with isolated amounts of 5 to 7 inches, NWS said.
Long-range look
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First Warning Chief Meteorologist Tony Mainolfi has declared Tuesday and Wednesday Impact Weather Days.
Heavy rainfall may lead to some localized flooding issues from Interstate 4 east to Interstate 95.
According to the Florida Department of Transportation, officials are taking the extra steps to prepare, including inspecting and clearing drainage systems, staging pumps, and closely coordinating with the Florida Highway Patrol.
Drivers are urged to stay alert and check Florida 511 for travel conditions such as road closures and detours.
First Warning Weather
Stay with WESH 2 online and on-air for the most accurate Central Florida weather forecast.
Download the WESH 2 News app to get the most up-to-date weather alerts.
The First Warning Weather team includes First Warning Chief Meteorologist Tony Mainolfi, Eric Burris, Marquise Meda, Cam Tran and Victoria Wisniewski.
