ORLANDO, Florida – The National Weather Service Melbourne has issued a forecast for Central Florida on Sunday, September 28, 2025, of scattered to numerous showers and storms from late morning through the afternoon and early evening, with a 50-70% chance of precipitation. [caption id="attachment_9414" align="aligncenter" width="1920"] National Weather Service Melbourne High Temperatures and Rain Chances for Central Florida September 28, 2025[/caption] Winds from the east northeast at 10-15 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 Monday, around 40-70%, decreasing slightly by Tuesday to around 20-40%, while temperatures will remain near or slightly above normal. A high risk of rip currents at the beaches is in effect today, with lingering swells causing rough surf of around 6-10 feet and hazardous boating conditions today. Small craft should exercise caution, with seas 8-12 feet nearshore and 12-18 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 is currently one active tropical cyclone in the Atlantic basin: Tropical Depression Nine in the central subtropical Atlantic, moving northward with potential threat to Florida. The National Hurricane Center indicates no tropical cyclone formation is expected during the next 7 days. Coastal impacts from lingering swells, including high rip current risk, rough surf up to 10 feet, minor beach erosion, and hazardous boating conditions will continue today. [caption id="attachment_8747" align="aligncenter" width="725"] National Weather Service Melbourne Poor Boating Conditions for Central Florida[/caption] Orlando Weather Forecast Today Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 2pm and 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 89°F. East northeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. High risk of rip currents at the beaches. Tonight A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 3am, then a slight chance of showers between 3am and 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74°F. Northeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Monday A chance of showers between 8am and 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85°F. Heat index values as high as 98°F. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Monday Night A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74°F. Northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.