Severe Thunderstorm, Hail, Tornado Risk For Central Florida

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May 30, 2025 10:29 am

National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center Severe Weather Forecast for Florida Friday May 30, 2025.

ORLANDO, Florida – Showers and thunderstorms will develop early across the I-4 corridor this morning.

By the afternoon, storm activity will shift south of Orlando, with the greatest coverage and intensity expected between 2 PM and 8 PM, according to the National Weather Service in Melbourne.

A dominant westerly sea breeze will push the warmest temperatures and highest heat indices toward the coast.

Central Florida Severe Weather Outlook

National Weather Service Melbourne Severe Weather Outlook for Central Florida Friday, May 30, 2025.

The National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center has issued a severe storm Outlook for Friday, May 30, 2025.

Level 1 (Marginal Risk): Across all of Central Florida from Daytona to Orlando to Tampa.

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 1-3″.
There is a very low chance for an isolated brief tornado.

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

High Heat Index Across East Central Florida

National Weather Service Melbourne Maximum Heat Indices for Central Florida Friday, May 30, 2025.

Heat index values will reach 97-102°F this afternoon, with the highest values near the coast. Cities like Orlando, Leesburg, Daytona Beach, Vero Beach, and Port St. Lucie will see highs in the low to mid-90s, with heat indices of 97-100°F.

Orlando Weather Forecast

Today
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. West southwest wind around 10 mph.

Saturday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. West wind around 10 mph. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 90. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Published by

FLORIDA WORD

May 30, 2025 10:29 am