ORLANDO, Florida – The National Weather Service Melbourne has issued a forecast for Central Florida on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, of scattered showers and storms from late morning through the afternoon and early evening, with a 40-70% chance of precipitation. Winds from the east at 5-10 mph are expected, with gusts up to 40-50 mph possible in storms. [caption id="attachment_8743" align="alignright" width="965"] National Weather Service Central Florida thunderstorm outlook[/caption] Thunderstorms are capable of occasional lightning, gusty winds, and heavy rainfall which could lead to minor flooding. Central Florida Extended Weather Forecast [caption id="attachment_8746" align="aligncenter" width="725"] National Weather Service Melbourne High Rip Current risk for Central Florida[/caption] Rain chances will remain elevated through Thursday, around 40-60%, decreasing slightly by Friday to around 40%, while temperatures will remain near or slightly above normal. A high risk of rip currents at the northern beaches is in effect today, with moderate risk south of the Cape, lingering swells causing rough surf of around 2-3 feet and hazardous boating conditions today. Small craft should exercise caution across the Volusia and offshore Brevard Atlantic waters, 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. [caption id="attachment_8744" align="aligncenter" width="965"] National Weather Service Florida Tropical Weather Outlook[/caption] There are currently no active tropical cyclones in the Atlantic basin. The National Hurricane Center is monitoring one tropical disturbance in the eastern tropical Atlantic with a high (70%) chance of development over the next 7 days. It is too early to determine any potential impacts to Florida. Coastal impacts from lingering swells, including high rip current risk at northern beaches, rough surf up to 3 feet, minor beach erosion, and hazardous boating conditions will continue today. Orlando Weather Forecast Today Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny. High near 90°F. Winds east around 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. High risk of rip currents at northern beaches. Tonight A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 11pm. Partly cloudy. Low around 76°F. Winds east around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Thursday A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Mostly sunny. High near 91°F. Heat index values as high as 102°F. Winds east 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Thursday Night A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly clear. Low around 75°F. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.