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. [caption id="attachment_8743" align="alignright" width="965"] National Weather Service Central Florida detailed forecast[/caption] 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 [caption id="attachment_8746" align="aligncenter" width="725"] National Weather Service Melbourne forecast for Central Florida[/caption] 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. [caption id="attachment_8747" align="aligncenter" width="725"] National Weather Service Melbourne Flood Watch and rainfall probabilities for Central Florida[/caption] 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.