Thunderstorms, Rip Currents For Central Florida

ORLANDO, Florida – The National Weather Service Melbourne has issued a forecast for Central Florida on Saturday, August 23, 2025, of scattered to numerous thunderstorms from late morning through the afternoon, with a 70-80% chance of precipitation. Winds from the west at 5 to 10 mph are expected, with gusts up to 35-45 mph possible in storms.

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

Near normal temperatures with highs in the upper 80s to low 90s continue, resulting in peak afternoon heat indices up to around 102 degrees today.

Central Florida Extended Weather Forecast

Rain chances will remain high through the weekend, around 70-80%, decreasing slightly by early next week, while temperatures will remain near or slightly above normal. A high risk of rip currents at the beaches is in effect through the weekend, with lingering swells causing rough surf of 3 to 4 feet and hazardous boating conditions peaking today. Small craft should exercise caution, with seas 4 to 6 feet.

There are currently no active tropical cyclones in the Atlantic basin. However, the National Hurricane Center is monitoring multiple tropical disturbances, including a tropical wave north of the Leeward Islands with a 90% chance of development over the next seven days, expected to remain over the open Atlantic, and another wave with a 20% chance approaching the Windward Islands. No imminent threats to East Central Florida. Coastal impacts from lingering swells, including high rip current risk, rough surf up to 3-4 feet, minor beach erosion, and hazardous boating conditions will continue through the weekend.

Orlando Weather Forecast

Today
Partly cloudy early. Scattered thunderstorms developing in the afternoon. High near 89°F. Winds W at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. High risk of rip currents at the beaches.

Tonight
Cloudy early with partial clearing expected late. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. Low around 75°F. Winds light and variable. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89°F. Heat index values as high as 102°F. Winds around 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75°F. Winds around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.