ORLANDO, Florida – The National Weather Service Melbourne has issued a forecast for Central Florida on Sunday, October 26, 2025, of increasing rain and storm chances from south to north, with locally heavy rain possible. Most areas will receive 1 inch or less of rainfall through Monday, though up to 4 inches is possible in portions near the east coast. East winds are expected, contributing to building seas and hazardous conditions. [caption id="attachment_8743" align="alignright" width="965"] National Weather Service Central Florida Sunday 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 Major Hurricane Melissa outlook for Central Florida[/caption] Rain chances will increase today due to a frontal boundary lifting north, with locally heavy rainfall possible. A high risk of rip currents at the beaches is in effect through Monday, with hazardous boating conditions continuing due to east winds and building seas. Major Hurricane Melissa is forecast to move slowly westward across the central Caribbean Sea today, then turn north and northeast Monday and Tuesday, with no direct impacts expected for Florida. Above normal temperatures with highs in the upper 80s to low 90s continue, resulting in peak afternoon heat indices up to around 100-105 degrees today. [caption id="attachment_8747" align="aligncenter" width="725"] National Weather Service Melbourne Looking Ahead for Central Florida[/caption] Orlando Weather Forecast Today Scattered showers and thunderstorms possible, especially in the afternoon. Mostly sunny. High near 92°F. Winds south-southwest around 5 to 10 mph, with gusts up to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. High risk of rip currents at the beaches. Tonight Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly cloudy. Low around 75°F. Winds south-southwest around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Monday Showers and thunderstorms expected, with some storms producing heavy rain. Mostly sunny. High near 90°F. Winds south around 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Monday Night A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy. Low around 74°F. Winds calm. Chance of precipitation is 50%.