Tom Terry

Orlando

Chief Meteorologist at WFTV-TV (Orlando, FL)

Chief Meteorologist at WRDQ-TV (Orlando, FL)

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Central Florida faces dry weather and elevated fire risks

1 month ago | wftv.com | Tom Terry |Beatriz Oliveira

ORLANDO, Fla. — Due to the ongoing excessively dry weather, Lake County is now under a burn ban. It’s not unusual to start the year with dry weather, as dry air is moving through central Florida. Brevard County may see some storms tonight. Wednesday’s temperatures will be in the mid-80s. Chief Meteorologist Tom Terry said there is a better chance for rain expected to arrive on Sunday. Central Florida could receive up to an inch of rain, and possibly more during storms, by the end of the weekend.
Severe fire threats in Central Florida as windy storm system targets multiple states

1 month ago | wftv.com | Tom Terry

ORLANDO, Fla. — Another huge, windy storm system is bringing extreme fire threat over dozens of states today and a red flag warning for Central Florida. The warning is in effect for Thursday as a strong and gusty cold front moves through. Channel 9 is using live Doppler9 to look for newly developed fires, as our radar beams bounce off smoke particles. Overall, the next two months will be very dangerous for fires as we await the wet season in late May through June.
Severe fire threats in Central Florida as windy storm system targets multiple states

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Tom Terry

Another huge, windy storm system is bringing extreme fire threat over dozens of states today and a red flag warning for Central Florida. The warning is in effect for Thursday as a strong and gusty cold front moves through. Channel 9 is using live Doppler9 to look for newly developed fires, as our radar beams bounce off smoke particles. Overall, the next two months will be very dangerous for fires as we await the wet season in late May through June.
Severe weather is still possible for Central Florida overnight and early Monday morning

1 month ago | wdbo.com | David Heckard |Tom Terry

ORLANDO, Fla. — A line of rain and storms will move into northwest sections of central Florida through mid-afternoon. Storms will continue to move into the region during the afternoon and evening hours. All of central Florida has a risk for strong to severe storms, with the greatest risk in northern areas. storm timeline A look at the timeline for storms expected in central Florida. (Source: WFTV)Storms currently in the Gulf are still developing.
Storms expected in central Florida Sunday evening

1 month ago | wftv.com | David Heckard |Tom Terry

MARION COUNTY, Fla. — A line of rain and storms will move into northwest sections of central Florida through mid-afternoon. Storms will continue to move into the region during the afternoon and evening hours. All of central Florida has a risk for strong to severe storms, with the greatest risk in northern areas. storm timeline A look at the timeline for storms expected in central Florida.
Weather Alert Day on Sunday, severe storms expected

1 month ago | wftv.com | Tom Terry

ORLANDO, Fla. — Sunday is our next Weather Alert Day, as a potent storm system will bring scattered heavy to possibly severe storms through central Florida. Thankfully, by the time we get the storms, they will have weakened. However, if you’re traveling north and west out of Florida, expect an unusually high risk of severe storms this weekend. Make sure you have our WFTV Severe Weather Center 9 weather app for weather alerts this weekend.
Lunar eclipse and severe weather threats

1 month ago | wftv.com | Tom Terry

ORLANDO, Fla. — On Thursday night, there will be a total lunar eclipse, peaking between around 2:30 AM and 3:30 AM on Friday. During this event, the moon will appear reddish in color as the sun’s rays pass through the Earth’s atmosphere, casting a red hue onto the moon—similar to a red sunrise or sunset.
Storm system approaching Wednesday afternoon

1 month ago | wftv.com | Tom Terry

ORLANDO, Fla. — Our next storm system is developing over the Deep South and will move into our area by Wednesday afternoon. While the greatest threat for severe weather will remain north of us, we are monitoring for gusty storms, hail, and the possibility of an isolated tornado further north during the early to mid-afternoon on Wednesday.
Beneficial rainfall followed by temperature drop and cooler weekend ahead

2 months ago | wftv.com | Tom Terry

ORLANDO, Fla. — Our next winter storm system is moving in right now. It will bring some beneficial rainfall through early evening, followed by a 15-20 degree temperature drop. Rainfall is expected to clear by evening, and temperatures will drop significantly overnight, leading to cooler conditions through the weekend. Daytime highs on Thursday and Friday will be in the 50s and 60s, with a rebound expected by the weekend. Friday morning, we’ll have near-freezing morning temperatures in Marion County.
Warm and windy with rain conditions expected

2 months ago | wftv.com | Tom Terry

ORLANDO, Fla. — If you have outdoor plans this weekend, we can expect some nice and warm weather, although be prepared for windy and rainy conditions on Sunday. ▶ WATCH CHANNEL 9 EYEWITNESS NEWSTonight, there is a chance of some moisture in the air, which may lead to a few light rain showers later in the evening. The risk for these light showers will continue through the night, depending on whether the warm front moves northward.