National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center Severe Weather Outlook for Florida on Saturday, May 9, 2026.
ORLANDO, Florida – Hot and humid conditions continue across east Central Florida this Saturday, May 9. The National Weather Service in Melbourne forecasts scattered showers and thunderstorms developing this afternoon and evening. A storm or two could become strong.
A Marginal (Level 1) Severe Storm Risk (out of 5) is in effect for portions of east Central Florida on Sunday and Monday, particularly north of Cape Canaveral and the Orlando metro area.
National Weather Service Melbourne severe weather outlook graphic showing Marginal Risk of severe storms for Sunday and Monday, May 10-11, 2026.National Weather Service Melbourne Saturday outlook graphic for east central Florida on Saturday, May 9, 2026.
The NWS warns of the following hazards during the peak storm hours this afternoon and evening on Saturday:
Early season heat continues with Moderate to Major Heat Risk across the Orlando metro, Space Coast, and Treasure Coast areas through the weekend (heat indices 96-102°F). Stay hydrated and limit time outdoors during the hottest parts of the day. Limited nighttime relief expected.
A Moderate Rip Current Risk remains in effect for all Atlantic beaches from Daytona through the Treasure Coast (1-2 ft surf). Swim near lifeguards and never swim against a rip current.
East Central Florida cities forecast to see very warm temperatures today include:
Orlando (high near 94-95°F, storms possible late afternoon/evening)
Daytona Beach (high near 90-92°F)
Melbourne (high near 92-94°F)
Vero Beach (high near 88-92°F)
Note: KMLB radar is now back in service following recent maintenance.
Orlando Weather Forecast
Today
Patchy fog before 9am, then a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms mainly after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tonight
A 10% chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Increasing clouds, with a low around 75. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms mainly after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 92. Light west southwest wind.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75.
Monday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 91. Chance of precipitation 60%.
Monday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Chance of precipitation 60%.
