Rain & storms on tap for Central Florida

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ORLANDO, Fla. — Expect an active period of rain and storms today in Central Florida.

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Meteorologist Brian Shields said we’ll see a classic summer pattern Wednesday.

It will be hot and humid before rain cools things off a bit.

Highs will reach the lower 90s in most of the Channel 9 viewing area.

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Expect a 60% chance of showers and storms today.

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Those rain chances will stick over the next few days as well, Shields said.

As for the tropics, Shields said they are quiet at this time.

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