ORLANDO, Florida – Warm and humid conditions continue across east Central Florida this Friday, May 29, 2026.
The National Weather Service in Melbourne forecasts scattered to numerous afternoon showers and thunderstorms across east central Florida, with the greatest coverage along the east coast after 2 PM. Rain and storm chances are favored near the coast.
NWS Melbourne Today’s Outlook Graphic
The NWS warns of the following hazards during the peak storm hours this afternoon and evening on Friday:
- Frequent lightning strikes
- Wind gusts up to 50 mph in the strongest storms
- Locally heavy downpours and localized flooding
A MODERATE Rip Current Risk is in effect today for ALL Atlantic beaches in Volusia, Space, and Treasure Coasts. Swim near a lifeguard and follow beach safety instructions.
East Central Florida cities forecast to see warm temperatures today include:
- Orlando (high near 89°F, rain chance 50%)
- Daytona Beach (high near 88°F, rain chance 70%)
- Melbourne (high near 88°F, rain chance 70%)
- Vero Beach (high near 89°F, rain chance 60%)
National
Weather Service Melbourne Weather Radar
Orlando Weather Forecast
Today (Friday)
Partly sunny, with a high near 89. A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm.
Tonight
Chance of thunderstorms then mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 87. A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.
Saturday Night
Chance of thunderstorms then mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight.
Sunday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, with a high near 88. An 80 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Sunday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, with a low around 75. An 80 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.
