David Heckard

Orlando

Meteorologist at WFTV-TV (Orlando, FL)

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Severe storms developing for Thursday afternoon and into the evening

6 days ago | wftv.com | David Heckard

LocalWeather Alert Day: May 8, 2025 (WFTV) ORLANDO, Fla. — A Weather Alert Day is now in effect for the afternoon and evening hours. The threat for strong severe storms has increased across parts of the area. Showers and storms will develop in the afternoon and intensify further in the late afternoon and early evening. Weather Alert Day: May 8, 2025 (WFTV)The highest chance for severe storms will be in Metro Orlando and points to the east.
Severe storms developing for Thursday afternoon and into the evening

6 days ago | yahoo.com | David Heckard

A Weather Alert Day is now in effect for the afternoon and evening hours. The threat for strong severe storms has increased across parts of the area. Showers and storms will develop in the afternoon and intensify further in the late afternoon and early evening. The highest chance for severe storms will be in Metro Orlando and points to the east. Greatest threats will be gusty winds, lightning, heavy rainfall and hail. The storms will diminish by late evening.
Scattered storms to pop up throughout Central Florida

1 week ago | wftv.com | David Heckard

, Fla. — After a reasonably quiet Saturday, showers and storms will likely close the weekend. Scattered showers and storms will impact the area during the daytime, with a few intense storms possible. The greatest threats will be lightning, gusty winds, and hail. Sunday’s highs will be in the mid-80s. The rain and storms will push into the Atlantic later tonight, with clouds decreasing. Morning lows will be in the upper 60s. More rain and storms are likely to start the work week on Monday.
Rain and storm chances on the rise this weekend in Central Florida

1 week ago | wftv.com | David Heckard

ORLANDO, Fla. — After a dry end to the work week, rain and storm chances are on the rise for the weekend. A few coastal showers will be possible this morning, but higher rain chances for the afternoon and early evening. A few PM storms will also be possible, with highs in the upper 80s. The activity will fade later tonight, but rain and storms may redevelop towards daybreak. Morning lows will be in the upper 60s. Even higher rain and storm chances arrive for Sunday.
Rain and storm chances on the rise this weekend in Central Florida

1 week ago | yahoo.com | David Heckard

After a dry end to the work week, rain and storm chances are on the rise for the weekend. A few coastal showers will be possible this morning, but higher rain chances for the afternoon and early evening. A few PM storms will also be possible, with highs in the upper 80s. The activity will fade later tonight, but rain and storms may redevelop towards daybreak. Morning lows will be in the upper 60s. Even higher rain and storm chances arrive for Sunday.
Dry conditions persist with rain chances ahead

2 weeks ago | wftv.com | David Heckard

ORLANDO, Fla. — Dry weather returned to Central Florida, and more dry conditions are expected for Thursday. Tonight will feature just a few clouds and comfortable temperatures. Morning lows will be in the mid-60s. A few more clouds will roll in for Thursday, and dry weather will continue. Highs will be in the upper 80s, and again, wildfires are a concern across the area. Some rain chances return for Friday. A few coastal PM showers will be possible, but most will stay dry.
Dry midweek with rain chances returning for the weekend

2 weeks ago | wftv.com | David Heckard

ORLANDO, Fla. — After some morning showers, Tuesday was mostly dry, and more dry air is expected for Wednesday. We will see just a few passing clouds tonight, with comfortable temps. Expect morning lows in the low 60s, with upper 50s likely northwest of Orlando. Plenty of sun and dry conditions are on the way for Wednesday. With the dry air returning, the wildfire threat will increase, with the greatest concern in Polk County. Wednesday’s highs will be in the mid-80s.
Possibility of showers and storms increases in Central Florida

2 weeks ago | wftv.com | David Heckard

ORLANDO, Fla. — Showers and storms finally developed in parts of the area today, and more rain is likely tonight into Tuesday. Showers and storms this evening will be confined to inland areas. Toward daybreak, some coastal showers will be possible, with morning lows in the upper 60s. Rain chances continue Tuesday, but some will stay dry. Metro Orlando could see a spotty shower around midday, with a few showers and an isolated storm possible in inland areas during the afternoon.
Possibility of showers and storms increases in Central Florida

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | David Heckard

Showers and storms finally developed in parts of the area today, and more rain is likely tonight into Tuesday. Showers and storms this evening will be confined to inland areas. Toward daybreak, some coastal showers will be possible, with morning lows in the upper 60s. Rain chances continue Tuesday, but some will stay dry. Metro Orlando could see a spotty shower around midday, with a few showers and an isolated storm possible in inland areas during the afternoon.
Hot with chances of showers Sunday and Monday, weak cold front comes in on Tuesday

2 weeks ago | wftv.com | David Heckard

ORLANDO, Fla. — It’s another warm and quiet start to Sunday, but minor changes are on the way for the PM hours. We’ll see partly cloudy skies this afternoon, with a few scattered showers developing west of I-4. It will also be warmer than Saturday, with temps Sunday pushing into the low 90s. Morning Forecast: Sunday, April 27, 2025 (WFTV)Any rain shower activity will fade away later this evening, with another mild night expected. Morning lows will be in the upper 60s.