Severe Thunderstorm, Heavy Rainfall Risk For Central Florida

ORLANDO, Florida – The National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center has issued a Severe Weather Outlook for Central Florida on Monday, July 14, 2025, indicating a marginal risk of severe thunderstorms this afternoon and evening.

Scattered thunderstorms are anticipated across the Florida Peninsula, influenced by a weak low/mid-level trough off the Atlantic Coast and an area of low pressure offshore the east coast of Florida producing disorganized showers.

Heavy rainfall could lead to localized flash flooding over portions of Florida through mid-week.

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

• Isolated strong to severe winds, with gusts potentially damaging
• Frequent lightning strikes
• Locally heavy rainfall that could cause urban, rural, and small stream flooding, with amounts of 0.5 to 1.5 inches expected and up to 3 inches locally

According to the National Weather Service in Melbourne, the strongest storms are expected in the afternoon and evening, with a slight risk for excessive rainfall continuing through Wednesday.

Orlando Weather Forecast

Today
Partly sunny with showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly in the afternoon. High near 92°F. Chance of precipitation around 60%. Winds light and variable. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half an inch possible, with higher amounts in thunderstorms.

Tonight
Chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 76°F. Chance of precipitation around 40%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch, except higher in thunderstorms.