Heavy Rain, Gusty Winds For Central Florida

ORLANDO, Florida – The National Weather Service Melbourne has issued a forecast for Central Florida on Friday, October 3, 2025, of scattered to numerous showers and storms from late morning through the afternoon and early evening, with a 50-70% chance of precipitation. Winds east northeast 10 to 15 mph, with gusts up to 30 mph are expected, locally higher along the coast.

Thunderstorms are capable of occasional lightning, gusty winds, and heavy rainfall which could lead to minor flooding. A Flood Watch is in effect for coastal counties through early Sunday morning.

Central Florida Extended Weather Forecast

Rain chances will remain elevated through the weekend, around 70-80%, while temperatures will remain near or slightly below normal. A high risk of rip currents at the beaches is in effect through the weekend, with lingering swells causing rough surf of around 5-8 feet and hazardous boating conditions. A Small Craft Advisory is in effect through late Sunday night, with seas 8 to 12 feet, up to 15 feet occasionally offshore.

Near normal temperatures with highs in the low to mid 80s continue.

Orlando Weather Forecast

Today
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Mostly sunny. High near 83°F. East northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. High risk of rip currents at the beaches.

Tonight
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4am. Partly cloudy. Low around 72°F. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 8am and 2pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 2pm. Partly sunny. High near 82°F. East northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Saturday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy. Low around 73°F. East northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.