Excessive Rainfall, Thunderstorms For East Central Florida

ORLANDO, Florida – The National Weather Service Melbourne has issued a forecast for East Central Florida on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, of numerous to widespread showers and storms from late morning through the afternoon and early evening, with an 80% chance of precipitation. Winds northeast around 5 mph are expected, with gusts up to 45 mph possible in storms.

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

East Central Florida Extended Weather Forecast

Rain chances will remain elevated through late week, around 70-80%, while temperatures will remain near or slightly below normal. A high risk of rip currents at Volusia, Brevard, and Indian River county beaches is in effect today, with a moderate risk at St. Lucie and Martin county beaches, with lingering swells causing rough surf of around 2-4 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 mid to upper 80s continue, resulting in peak afternoon heat indices up to around 95-100 degrees today.

Orlando Weather Forecast

Today
Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. High near 85°F. Northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers after 5am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 73°F. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Wednesday
Showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 2pm and 5pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. High near 87°F. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Wednesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am, then a chance of showers after 2am. Low around 74°F. North northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.