Severe Thunderstorm, Hail, Tornado Risk For Central Florida

ORLANDO, Florida – Radar is tracking scattered storms developing over South-Central Florida. This activity is moving eastward and should impact the Treasure Coast and Okeechobee region through the morning hours, according to the National Weather Service in Melbourne.

The stronger storms will be capable of gusty winds, frequent lightning strikes, and heavy rain.

Central Florida Severe Weather Outlook

The National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center has issued a Severe Weather Outlook for East Central Florida on Sunday, June 1, 2025.

• Level 1 (Marginal Risk): Across southern East Central Florida from Lake Okeechobee to Martin County.

The NWS warns of the following hazards during the peak storm hours:

• Strong to locally damaging winds with gusts of 40-60 mph
• Small to coin-size hail
• Frequent lightning strikes
• Local rainfall accumulations of 1-2″.
• There is a very low chance for an isolated brief tornado.

What Damage Can Large Hail Do?

Hailstones the size of quarters or larger can:

• Dent vehicles and damage roofs.
• Shatter windows.
• Pose deadly risks to animals and people.

Hail can fall at speeds exceeding 100 mph, amplifying its destructive potential. Learn more about hail dangers here.

Orlando Weather Forecast

Today
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Tonight
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming west northwest after midnight.

Monday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. East southeast wind around 5 mph.