Daniel McFarland

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Daniel McFarland

Father’s Day is looking hot. Afternoon highs will reach the low to mid-90s. Rain chances will be higher near the coast. The heat index today could reach between 95 and 100 degrees for all of Central Florida. The best chances for rain in our area today will begin around 2:30 to 3:00 p.m. near the coast. If you live further inland, the best chances will occur in the earlier part of the evening. Severe weather is not expected, but cannot be ruled out.

1 week ago | wftv.com | Daniel McFarland

ORLANDO, Fla. — Our chances of rain are starting to slip as we enter the weekend. Dry air moving in from the Caribbean will reduce rain chances and lead to warmer temperatures for the next week. Saturday’s best chance of rain is in the middle of the afternoon. Areas west of Orlando will have the best chance of rain during the afternoon. Severe weather is not expected, but can’t be ruled out. If you see a stronger storm, the main impact will be 40 mph wind gusts. Father’s Day is looking hot.

2 weeks ago | wftv.com | Daniel McFarland

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2 weeks ago | wftv.com | Daniel McFarland

ORLANDO, Fla. — Channel 9 is still tracking rain chances during the evening hours, mainly in the west of the Orlando metro area. A few strong thunderstorms are possible. The main impacts will be isolated flooding, wind gusts of 40 mph, and small hail in the strongest storms. Most of the heavy rain chances over the next few days will stay West of Orlando due to a southeast wind, which is in place due to high pressure centered in the Atlantic.

2 weeks ago | wftv.com | Daniel McFarland

LocalBy Daniel McFarlandJune 08, 2025 at 11:35 am EDTEvening Forecast: Saturday, June 6, 2025 (WFTV) By Daniel McFarlandJune 08, 2025 at 11:35 am EDTORLANDO, Fla. — Once again, afternoon high temperatures will reach the 90s. Across the region, high temperatures will range from 92 to 95. More humidity will build up later today, keeping quiet our afternoon temperatures in check for the next week. One or two passing showers will be possible mainly along the coast this afternoon and evening.