Severe Thunderstorm, Large Hail Risk For Central Florida

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May 8, 2025 1:19 am

National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center Severe Weather Forecast for Florida Thursday May 8, 2025.

ORLANDO, Florida – Central Florida is set for a wet and stormy afternoon and evening, with severe weather threats on Thursday, May 8, 2025, according to the National Weather Service in Melbourne.

The National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center has issued a severe storm warning on May 8, 2025, highlighting a Level 2 (Slight Risk) for severe weather north and east of Orlando, and a Level 1 (Marginal Risk) for areas south and west, indicating potential hazards of gusty winds (40-55 mph), hail, frequent lightning strikes, and heavy rainfall.

National Weather Service Melbourne Severe Weather Forecast for Central Florida Thursday May 8, 2025.

The risk for strong to severe storms will mainly focus across the eastern half of Central Florida, with the highest coverage and intensity after 4 PM through approximately 9 PM Thursday.

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

Thursday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 91. South southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Thursday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. South southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Friday

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8am and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Friday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. North wind around 5 mph becoming southeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Saturday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Published by

FLORIDA WORD

May 8, 2025 1:19 am