Thunderstorms, Heavy Rain Risk For Central Florida

ORLANDO, Florida – Scattered to numerous showers (30–70%) and scattered thunderstorms are forecast through the afternoon and evening on Thursday, June 5, 2025, as sea breezes and outflow from previous storms converge over east Central Florida, according to the National Weather Service in Melbourne.

Isolated to widely scattered thunderstorms will be capable of wind gusts up to 40–50 mph, frequent cloud-to-ground lightning, and heavy rainfall (1–2 inches in 90 minutes).

The greatest chance for heavy rainfall will be from Kissimmee northward.

Seasonable temperatures are expected today in east Central Florida, with highs in the mid-80s to low 90s and heat index values between 96°–101°F forecast.

Orlando Weather Forecast

Today
A chance of showers before 2 p.m., then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m., then showers and thunderstorms likely after 5 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 89°F. South wind 5–10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between 0.1 and 0.25 inches, with 1–2 inches possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 10 p.m., then a slight chance of showers between 10 p.m. and midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74°F. South-southwest wind around 5 mph, becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between 0.1 and 0.25 inches, with 1–2 inches possible in thunderstorms.

Friday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11 a.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92°F. West-southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between 0.1 and 0.25 inches, with higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11 p.m., then a slight chance of showers between 11 p.m. and 2 a.m. Mostly clear, with a low around 75°F. West wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Saturday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11 a.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93°F. West-southwest wind 5–10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Saturday Night
A 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8 p.m. Mostly clear, with a low around 75°F. West-southwest wind around 5 mph.

Sunday
A 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93°F. West-southwest wind 5–10 mph.