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Severe Thunderstorm, Large Hail, Tornado Risk For Central Florida

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, Florida braces for a stormy afternoon and evening on Sunday, May 25, 2025, with severe threats, according to the National Weather Service in Melbourne.

Severe Weather Outlook

The Storm Prediction Center has issued a severe storm Outlook for May 25, 2025:

  • Level 1 (Marginal Risk): Across most of Central Florida from Daytona to Orlando to .
  • Potential Hazards: Gusty winds (40-60 mph), hail up to 1.5 inch in diameter, frequent cloud-to-ground lightning, and rainfall accumulations of 1-2″ (locally 3″+). There is a very low (less than 2%) chance for an isolated brief .

The interior of Central Florida faces the highest risk of strong to severe storms, with peak intensity expected between 2 PM and 8 PM.

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.

Severe Weather Timing

National Weather Service Melbourne Severe Weather Timing Forecast for Central Florida Sunday May 25, 2025.

Another round of scattered showers and storms should develop this afternoon and evening across Central Florida. Otherwise, warm to hot with heat index values peaking at 97 to 102 degrees.

Orlando Weather Forecast

Today
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 4pm and 5pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 9pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Memorial Day
A chance of showers before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Monday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. South southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%

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