Afternoon Thunderstorms For Orlando, Central Florida

ORLANDO, Florida – The National Weather Service Melbourne has issued a forecast for Central Florida on Saturday, September 27, 2025, of scattered to numerous showers and storms from afternoon through the evening, with a 70% chance of precipitation. Winds calm becoming south around 5 mph are expected, with gusts up to 50 mph possible in stronger 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 the weekend, around 60-70%, while temperatures will remain near or slightly below normal. A moderate risk of rip currents at the beaches is in effect today, increasing to high starting Sunday, with hazardous boating conditions developing late Sunday into next week due to Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine, which is forecast to become Tropical Storm Imelda. Small craft should exercise caution, with seas building to 3 to 5 feet today, higher offshore next week.

Near normal temperatures with highs in the upper 80s to low 90s continue, resulting in peak afternoon heat indices up to around 100-105 degrees today.

Orlando Weather Forecast

Today
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 3pm. Mostly sunny. High near 91°F. Winds calm becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Moderate risk of rip currents at the beaches.

Tonight
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 11pm. Partly cloudy. Low around 74°F. Winds east around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Sunday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2pm. Mostly sunny. High near 88°F. Winds east northeast around 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2am, then a slight chance of showers. Partly cloudy. Low around 74°F. Winds north around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.