Rain, Thunderstorms For Central Florida

ORLANDO, Florida – The National Weather Service Melbourne has issued a forecast for Central Florida on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, of scattered to numerous showers and storms from late morning through the afternoon and early evening, with a 60-70% chance of precipitation. Winds from the southwest at 5 mph are expected, with gusts up to 40-50 mph possible in storms.

Thunderstorms are capable of occasional lightning, gusty winds, and heavy rainfall which could lead to minor flooding.

Central Florida Extended Weather Forecast

Rain chances will remain elevated through Wednesday, around 40-60%, decreasing slightly by Thursday to around 60%, while temperatures will remain near or slightly above normal. A high risk of rip currents at the beaches is in effect through tonight, 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.

There is currently one active tropical cyclone in the Atlantic basin: Tropical Storm Fernand in the central subtropical Atlantic, moving northeast with no threat to Florida. The National Hurricane Center indicates no tropical cyclone formation is expected during the next 7 days. Coastal impacts from lingering swells, including high rip current risk, rough surf up to 3 feet, minor beach erosion, and hazardous boating conditions will continue today.

Orlando Weather Forecast

Today
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny. High near 90°F. Winds southwest around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. High risk of rip currents at the beaches.

Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 9pm. Mostly cloudy then gradually becoming mostly clear. Low around 74°F. Winds south southeast around 5 mph becoming west southwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny. High near 92°F. Heat index values as high as 102°F. Light and variable wind becoming northeast 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly clear. Low around 74°F. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.