ORLANDO, Florida – Afternoon showers and thunderstorms chances are 30-50% this afternoon and evening, with the best chances across the interior. Highs will be in the low to mid 90s°F. The National Weather Service in Melbourne forecasts isolated to scattered northward moving showers and storms this afternoon across east Central Florida. Some storms may be strong. Showers and storms will develop this afternoon as daytime heating combines with the sea breeze. Activity will taper off through the evening. The main hazards during peak storm hours this afternoon include: Frequent lightning – When thunder roars, go indoors! Strong to locally damaging winds (up to 55 mph) Locally heavy downpours leading to minor, localized flooding in poor drainage areas and ponding on roadways Exercise caution at Atlantic beaches. Swim near lifeguards and never enter the surf alone. A moderate rip current risk is forecast. Stay hydrated and take breaks in the shade or air conditioning. Muggy conditions will continue with heat indices reaching 100–107°F (locally higher) this afternoon. Official NWS Melbourne “Today’s Outlook” Graphic East Central Florida cities forecast today include: Orlando (high near 93°F, chance of showers and thunderstorms this afternoon, mainly after 2-4pm, ~30-40% chance) Daytona Beach (high near 92°F, isolated showers and storms, ~20% chance) Melbourne (high near 91-93°F, showers and thunderstorms possible this afternoon, ~30% chance) Vero Beach (high near 92°F, scattered showers and storms, ~40% chance) National Weather Service Melbourne Central Florida Radar Loop Orlando Weather Forecast Today Sunny, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms mainly after 2pm. High near 93. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Tonight A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. South southeast wind around 5 mph. Sunday Mostly sunny, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. High near 92. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Sunday Night A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Low around 77. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Monday A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 93. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Monday Night A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 77. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Tuesday A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Tuesday Night A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. South southwest wind around 5 mph. Wednesday A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Wednesday Night A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. South southwest wind around 5 mph.