COUNTY-BY-COUNTY: Here’s how this weekend’s wicked weather will impact Central Florida

ORLANDO, Fla. – A Gulf low is expected to develop Friday night and impact Central Florida this weekend.

There’s still uncertainty as to the placement of the center of the low when it reaches Florida, but impacts will be felt across the area beginning Saturday afternoon.

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The primary threats include damaging winds and heavy rainfall leading to localized flooding.

The latest rainfall projections for the area Saturday through Sunday morning is 2-4 inches, with isolated higher totals possible. December is considered one of the driest months out of the year in Central Florida, with a normal value of rainfall totaling 1.09 inches in Orlando.

There is also a severe weather threat for the entire area. Northern counties are under a “marginal risk” and southern counties are under a “slight risk.” The severe weather setup will depend on the placement of the storm. If the Gulf low moves through the Panhandle, the severe weather threat will be higher in Central Florida. If it moves through the Big Bend area, the severe weather threat will be a touch lower.

Take note, in either scenario, a tornado or two will be possible given the amount of wind shear available in the atmosphere.

The winds will gradually increase through Saturday. The worst of the weather is expected Saturday night into Sunday morning.

COUNTY-BY-COUNTY IMPACTS

All of Central Florida will have the potential for severe weather Saturday into Sunday.

Strong damaging winds are expected to fan out across the entire area during that time.

All outdoor decor and anything loose should be anchored securely or brought inside.

Lake, Marion, Sumter counties:

Winds: 20-25 mph

Wind gusts: 30-40 mph

Rain: 2-4 inches

Tornado threat: Possible

Orange, Seminole counties:

Winds: 20-25m mph

Wind gusts: 35-40+ mph

Rain: 2-4 inches

Tornado threat: Possible

Osceola, Polk counties:

Winds: 25-35 mph

Wind gusts: 40+ mph

Rain: 2-4 inches

Tornado threat: Possible

Flagler, Volusia, Brevard counties:

Winds: 35-45 mph

Wind gusts: 50+ mph

Rain: 2-4 inches

Tornado threat: Possible

Coastal areas:

Dangerous boating conditions and high rip currents; beach erosion expected

Regardless of the placement of this storm, large breaking waves and dangerous surf will lead to coastal flooding and minor beach erosion through the weekend.

It is also important to note that meteorologically, this Gulf low pressure system is non-tropical.

Remember, you can track live radar and get weather alerts and updates on the free Pinpoint Weather App.

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