ORLANDO, Florida – Bands of northward-moving showers and thunderstorms are forecast today across east Central Florida, with coverage remaining isolated to scattered. According to the National Weather Service in Melbourne, showers and thunderstorms will increase in coverage this afternoon as the sea breeze develops and moves inland, with peak coverage expected between roughly 2–9 pm. Showers and storms will taper off through the evening. The main hazards during peak storm hours this afternoon include: Frequent lightning – When thunder roars, go indoors! Gusty winds up to 55 mph (isolated in stronger storms) Locally heavy downpours leading to minor, localized flooding in poor drainage areas and ponding on roadways. Tropical Depression Two has formed over the northeastern Gulf of Mexico. It is forecast to strengthen into Tropical Storm Bertha and begin a slow northwest motion tonight or Monday, then slowly turn westward away from central Florida. Significant impacts are not expected across east Central Florida from this system. Afternoon showers and thunderstorms chances are 40-60% this afternoon and evening. Highs will be in the low to mid 90s°F. National Weather Service Melbourne East Central Florida weather outlook. Exercise caution at Atlantic beaches due to a Moderate Risk of rip currents along East Central Florida beaches today. Swim near lifeguards and never enter the surf alone. Stay hydrated and take breaks in the shade or air conditioning. Muggy conditions will continue with heat indices reaching 100–110°F (locally higher) this afternoon. East Central Florida City Forecasts – Today Orlando: High near 93°F. Showers and thunderstorms likely this afternoon and evening (around 40-50% chance). Daytona Beach: High near 92-94°F. Scattered to numerous showers and storms. Melbourne: High near 92-94°F. Showers and thunderstorms possible this afternoon and evening. Vero Beach: High near 93°F. Scattered to numerous showers and storms. Central Florida Radar National Weather Service Melbourne Central Florida Radar Loop Orlando Weather Forecast Today (Monday, July 20) Mostly sunny, with a 40-50% chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2-3pm. High near 93°F. South-southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Tonight A 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 9pm, then partly cloudy. Low around 77°F. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Tuesday Mostly sunny, with a 30-40% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. High near 93°F. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20-25 mph. Tuesday Night A 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then partly cloudy. Low around 78°F. South wind around 10 mph. Wednesday Mostly sunny, with a 20-30% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. High near 94°F. South-southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Wednesday Night Partly cloudy. Low around 77°F. Southwest wind around 5 mph.