Scattered Thunderstorms For East Central Florida

ORLANDO, Florida – The National Weather Service Melbourne has issued a forecast for Central Florida on Friday, September 5, 2025, of a slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am from late morning through the afternoon and early evening, with a 40-45% chance of precipitation. Winds north northeast 5 to 10 mph with gusts as high as 20 mph are expected, with gusts up to 40-50 mph possible in storms.

Highest coverage of showers and storms will remain south of I-4 this weekend. Then, chances become numerous area-wide next week, as another front stalls over the area

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 60-70%, 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 2-3 feet and hazardous boating conditions today. Small craft should exercise caution, with seas 2 to 3 feet.

Near normal temperatures with highs in the upper 80s to low 90s continue, resulting in peak afternoon heat indices up to around 95-105 degrees today.

Orlando Weather Forecast

Today
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Partly sunny. High near 91°F. Winds north northeast around 5 to 10 mph with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Moderate risk of rip currents at the beaches.

Tonight
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm. Mostly cloudy. Low around 76°F. Winds east northeast around 5 to 10 mph becoming light after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Saturday
A chance of showers before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny. High near 91°F. Winds east around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy. Low around 75°F. Winds east southeast around 5 mph becoming south after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%.