ORLANDO, Florida – The National Weather Service Melbourne has issued a forecast for Central Florida on Friday, August 29, 2025, of scattered to numerous showers and storms from late morning through the afternoon and early evening, with a 60% chance of precipitation. Winds calm becoming north around 5 mph are expected, with gusts up to 40-50 mph possible in storms. [caption id="attachment_8743" align="alignright" width="965"] National Weather Service Central Florida excessive rainfall outlook[/caption] Thunderstorms are capable of occasional lightning, gusty winds, small hail, and heavy rainfall which could lead to minor flooding. Central Florida Extended Weather Forecast [caption id="attachment_8746" align="aligncenter" width="725"] National Weather Service Melbourne forecast for Central Florida[/caption] Rain chances will remain elevated through the Labor Day weekend, around 80%, while temperatures will remain near or slightly above normal. A moderate risk of rip currents at the beaches is in effect today, with lingering swells causing rough surf of around 2-3 feet and hazardous boating conditions today. Small craft should exercise caution, with seas 3 to 5 feet, up to 6 feet offshore. Near normal temperatures with highs in the upper 80s to low 90s continue, resulting in peak afternoon heat indices up to around 95-102 degrees today. [caption id="attachment_8747" align="aligncenter" width="725"] National Weather Service Melbourne Labor Day weekend rainfall amounts for Central Florida[/caption] Orlando Weather Forecast Today Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 5pm. Partly sunny. High near 91°F. Winds calm becoming north around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Moderate risk of rip currents at the beaches. Tonight Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before midnight. Partly cloudy. Low around 74°F. Winds northeast around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Saturday A chance of showers before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 89°F. Winds west around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Saturday Night Showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Low around 74°F. Winds northeast around 5 mph becoming south southeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%.