Wind Advisory, Heavy Rain, Flood Risk For Central Florida

ORLANDO, Florida – The National Weather Service in Melbourne has issued warnings and advisories for East Central Florida on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, as post-frontal conditions bring multiple weather impacts including strong winds, high surf, dangerous rip currents, beach erosion, and an ongoing flood threat from additional heavy rain.

Showers will continue across the Florida Peninsula today, with the potential for locally heavy rainfall in spots. Strong north to northeast winds will develop, especially near the coast, and persist into tonight.

Increased coastal impacts including high surf and minor beach erosion are expected to continue through midweek.

The NWS warns of the following hazards:

• Strong north-northeast winds gusting 35-45 mph (Wind Advisory in effect with sustained winds 20-30 mph and isolated gusts over 50 mph possible)
• High surf with 9-12 foot waves, minor beach erosion, and numerous dangerous rip currents at all central Florida Atlantic beaches (High Surf Advisory)
• Locally heavy rainfall that could cause flooding (Flood Watch for coastal counties through Tuesday evening, with additional rainfall of 2-4 inches or more possible)
• Continued risk of showers and thunderstorms

According to the National Weather Service in Melbourne, the strongest impacts are expected today and tonight. Beach-goers are strongly advised to stay out of the ocean due to life-threatening rip currents. High rip current risk continues through the week.

Orlando Weather Forecast

Today
Showers likely with locally heavy rain possible at times. High near 72°F. North-northeast winds 15-25 mph, gusting 35-45 mph. Chance of precipitation 60%.

Tonight
Chance of showers and thunderstorms continuing, becoming mostly cloudy. Low around 64°F. Winds becoming northwest with gusts possible.