Heavy Rain, Flood Risk For Central Florida

ORLANDO, Florida – The National Weather Service Melbourne has issued a forecast for Central Florida on Saturday, August 9, 2025, of high rain chances around 70-80% across the region, with afternoon and evening showers and lightning storms favoring the interior.

Stronger storms will be capable of frequent lightning, gusty winds of 40 to 50 mph, and heavy rainfall which could lead to minor flooding.

Above normal temperatures with highs in the low 90s continue, resulting in peak afternoon heat indices up to 105 degrees.

Central Florida Extended Weather Forecast

Increasing moisture and an unsettled weather pattern will lead to high rain chances through the weekend (70-80%), with locally heavy rainfall and minor flooding concerns each day. Rain chances will begin to decrease into the early to middle portion of next week, but temperatures will rise back to above normal values. A high risk of rip currents at the beaches is expected today.

Orlando Weather Forecast

Today
Showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. High near 91°F. Chance of precipitation around 80%. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Peak heat indices up to 105°F. High risk of rip currents at the beaches.

Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75°F. Chance of precipitation around 80%.

Sunday
A chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms after 11am. High near 92. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Sunday Night
Showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Low around 75. East southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.