Scattered Thunderstorms For Central Florida

ORLANDO, Florida – The National Weather Service Melbourne has issued a forecast for Central Florida on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, of scattered showers and storms from late morning through the afternoon and early evening, with a 50% chance of precipitation. Winds from the east northeast at 5 mph are expected, with gusts up to 40-50 mph possible in 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 50-60%, while temperatures will remain near normal. A moderate risk of rip currents at the beaches is in effect today, with lingering swells causing rough surf of around 2-3 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 continue, resulting in peak afternoon heat indices up to around 95-100 degrees today.

There is currently one active tropical cyclone in the Atlantic basin: Tropical Depression Seven in the tropical Atlantic, moving west with no threat to Florida. The National Hurricane Center indicates no other tropical cyclone formation is expected during the next 7 days. Coastal impacts from lingering swells, including moderate rip current risk, rough surf up to 3 feet, minor beach erosion, and hazardous boating conditions will continue today.

Orlando Weather Forecast

Today
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 88°F. East northeast wind around 5 mph. Moderate risk of rip currents at the beaches.

Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73°F. East northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Thursday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 89°F. Heat index values as high as 98°F. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73°F. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.