Severe Thunderstorm, Large Hail, Tornado Risk For Central Florida

ORLANDO, Florida – Central Florida is set for a wet and stormy afternoon and evening, with severe weather threats on Monday, according to the National Weather Service in Melbourne.

The National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center has issued a severe weather outlook for Central Florida due to the potential for severe thunderstorms, hail, gusty winds, and tornadoes that are expected to impact the region on Monday, May 5, 2025.

Damaging wind gusts up to 40-50 MPH, lightning strikes, coin-sized hail, and locally heavy rainfall are the main hazards.

What Damage Can Large Hailstones Do?

Storms that produce hailstones the size of quarters or larger can result in dents on cars, damage to roofs, break windows, and can be deadly to animals and people.

Large hailstones can fall at speeds faster than 100 mph.

Orlando Weather Forecast

Today

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Tonight

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 68. East wind around 5 mph becoming south after midnight.

Tuesday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming south southeast around 5 mph in the morning.

Tuesday Night

A 10 percent chance of showers before 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 72. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

Wednesday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

Wednesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers between 8pm and 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Thursday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. South wind around 5 mph.

Thursday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming south after midnight.