Afternoon Thunderstorms For East Central Florida

ORLANDO, Florida – The National Weather Service Melbourne has issued a forecast for Central Florida on Thursday, September 04, 2025, of scattered to numerous showers and storms from morning coastal showers spreading inland this afternoon, with scattered thunderstorms, with a 50-80% chance of precipitation.

Winds calm becoming northeast around 5-10 mph are expected, with gusts up to 40-50 mph possible in storms.

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

Central Florida Extended Weather Forecast

Rain chances will remain elevated through the weekend, around 60-80%, 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 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.

Orlando Weather Forecast

Today
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny. High near 90°F. Winds calm becoming northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Moderate risk of rip currents at the beaches.

Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before midnight. Partly cloudy. Low around 75°F. Winds northeast around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

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 northeast 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%.