Severe Thunderstorm, Tornado Risk For Central Florida
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FLORIDA WORD
June 2, 2026 7:12 am
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National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center Severe Weather Outlook for Florida on Tuesday, June 2, 2026.
ORLANDO, Florida – Hot and humid conditions continue across east Central Florida this Tuesday, June 2, 2026.
The National Weather Service in Melbourne forecasts scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms developing this afternoon and evening. A couple of storms could become strong to severe.
The National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center issued a Marginal (Level 1) Severe Storm Risk (out of 5) for much of east Central Florida today, including the Orlando metro area, Space Coast, and Treasure Coast.
National Weather Service Melbourne severe weather outlook graphic showing Marginal (Level 1) Risk of severe storms for Tuesday, June 2, 2026 (valid roughly 1PM-11PM).
The NWS warns of the following hazards during the peak storm hours this afternoon and evening on Tuesday:
Frequent lightning strikes
Gusty winds up to 60 mph
Small hail
Low chance of brief spin-ups (or funnel clouds/tornadoes)
Locally heavy rainfall (1-2″ per hour possible in the strongest storms)
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 warm temperatures today include:
Orlando (high near 90°F, storms likely afternoon/evening)
Daytona Beach (high near 89°F)
Melbourne (high near 88°F)
Vero Beach (high near 88°F)
Note: KMLB radar is now back in service following recent maintenance.
Orlando Weather Forecast
Today
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 90. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50-70%.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely before midnight, then a slight chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72-75. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday
A chance of showers before 11am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82-86. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70-73. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 89. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
