Hot, Thunderstorms, Rip Currents For Central Florida

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FLORIDA WORD

May 23, 2026 6:07 am

National Weather Service Rain Chances for Florida on Friday, May 23, 2026.

ORLANDO, Florida – Warm and humid conditions continue across east Central Florida this Saturday, May 23, 2026.

The National Weather Service in Melbourne forecasts storms focusing over the interior this afternoon and evening during the holiday weekend. Boundary collisions will produce a few strong storms with gusty winds, frequent lightning, and heavy rain, while onshore flow keeps the Atlantic coast mostly dry.

The NWS warns of the following hazards during the peak storm hours this afternoon and evening on Saturday:

Frequent lightning strikes
Gusty winds (40-50 mph in the strongest storms)
Locally heavy downpours

A HIGH Rip Current Risk continues today for ALL Atlantic beaches in Volusia, Space, and Treasure Coasts. Numerous strong, life-threatening rip currents are expected—stay out of the ocean and follow lifeguard instructions.

East Central Florida cities forecast to see warm temperatures today include:

Orlando (high near 90–92°F, rain chance 30–40%)
Daytona Beach (high near 88°F, rain chance 10–20%)
Melbourne (high near 92°F, rain chance 20–30%)
Vero Beach (high near 88°F, rain chance 10–20%)

National Weather Service Melbourne Weather Radar

Orlando Weather Forecast

Today

Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. A 30-40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.

Tonight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 74-76.

Sunday

A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88-90. Chance of precipitation is 30-40%.

Sunday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 74.

Monday

A 20-30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Sunny, with a high near 88-90.

Monday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 72-74.

Published by

FLORIDA WORD

May 23, 2026 6:07 am