ORLANDO, Florida – The National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center has issued a Severe Weather Outlook for Central Florida on Sunday, November 9, 2025, due to a marginal risk of severe thunderstorms this afternoon and evening. Scattered thunderstorms are anticipated across the Florida Peninsula, influenced by an approaching strong cold front producing showers and storms. Heavy rainfall could lead to localized flash flooding over portions of Florida through mid-week. [caption id="attachment_8429" align="aligncenter" width="1920"] National Weather Service Melbourne Strong Storm Risk for Central Florida Sunday, November 9, 2025.[/caption] The NWS warns of the following hazards during the peak storm hours: Isolated strong to severe winds, with gusts potentially damaging up to 45-55 mph, isolated 60 mph Frequent lightning strikes Locally heavy rainfall that could cause urban, rural, and small stream flooding, with amounts of 0.5 to 1.5 inches expected and up to 3 inches locally Small to coin-size hail According to the National Weather Service in Melbourne, the strongest storms are expected in the afternoon and evening, with a slight risk for excessive rainfall continuing through Wednesday. Central Florida cities at risk for severe thunderstorms include: Orlando Daytona Beach Sanford Kissimmee Winter Park DeLand Palm Bay Orlando Weather Forecast Today Partly sunny with showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly in the afternoon. High near 86°F. Chance of precipitation around 60%. Winds southwest around 5 to 10 mph. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half an inch possible, with higher amounts in thunderstorms. Tonight Chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59°F. Chance of precipitation around 20%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch, except higher in thunderstorms.