Severe Thunderstorm, Hail, Tornado Risk For Central Florida

ORLANDO, Florida – The National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center has issued a Severe Weather Outlook for East Central Florida on Friday, June 27, 2025.

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

• Strong to locally damaging winds with gusts of up to 60 mph
• Small hail up to quarter-sized
• A brief tornado on boundary collisions
• Frequent lightning strikes that are deadly to people and pets who remain outside
• Locally heavy rainfall that could lead to localized minor flooding

According to the National Weather Service in Melbourne, the timing of the strongest storms will occur from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Central Florida cities at risk for severe thunderstorms include:

• Orlando
• Daytona Beach
• Sanford
• Kissimmee
• Winter Park
• DeLand
• Vero Beach
• Fort Pierce

Orlando Weather Forecast

High daily rain and storm chances, 60% to 70%, are expected every day through Tuesday as the sea breeze collision shifts to the eastern side of the peninsula and deep moisture settles over East Central Florida.

Temperatures will stay warm with afternoon highs in the low 90s. Primary hazards are lightning storms, rip currents, and heat.