Severe Thunderstorm, Heavy Rainfall Risk For Central Florida

ORLANDO, Florida – The National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center has issued a Severe Weather Outlook for Central Florida on Sunday, December 7, 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.

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 1 to 2 inches expected and up to 3 inches locally
• Small to coin-size hail
• Isolated brief tornado

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.

Orlando Weather Forecast

Today
A chance of showers before 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 4pm and 5pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. High near 81°F. Chance of precipitation is high. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half an inch possible, with higher amounts in thunderstorms.

Tonight
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65°F. Chance of precipitation is high. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch, except higher in thunderstorms.