Thunderstorms, Heavy Rain For Central Florida

ORLANDO, Florida – The National Weather Service in Melbourne has issued the forecast for East Central Florida on Monday, April 6, 2026, as a cold front settles across the area bringing high rain and storm chances with locally heavy rain.

Numerous showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop across the Florida Peninsula this afternoon and continue into tonight.

Locally heavy rainfall could lead to temporary flooding of urban and poorly drained areas. Increased rain, wind, and coastal impacts are expected to develop midweek.

The NWS warns of the following hazards:

• Locally heavy rainfall that could cause temporary urban, rural, and small stream flooding
• Gusty winds with gusts up to 40-50 mph in stronger storms
• Numerous showers and thunderstorms
• High risk of rip currents at all central Florida Atlantic beaches

According to the National Weather Service in Melbourne, the strongest activity is expected in the afternoon and evening, with showers and storms continuing into tonight. High rip current risk continues through the week. Beach-goers are advised to stay out of the ocean.

Orlando Weather Forecast

Today
A quiet morning, then numerous showers and thunderstorms developing this afternoon with locally heavy rain possible. High near 81°F. Chance of precipitation 70%. South winds becoming gusty.

Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely continuing, becoming mostly cloudy. Low around 64°F. Winds becoming northwest.