ORLANDO, Florida – Scattered showers and storms today will shift west from the coast this morning to across the interior this afternoon.
Repeated rounds of heavy rainfall may produce minor localized flooding. Highs will be in the upper 80s to low 90s°F.
The National Weather Service in Melbourne forecasts scattered showers and storms developing earlier than usual as daytime heating combines with the sea breeze and deep tropical moisture, with the greatest coverage focused inland west of I-95 this afternoon. A few storms may be strong. Activity will taper off through the evening.
Official NWS Melbourne “Marginal Risk of Excessive Rain” Infographic
The main hazards during peak storm hours this afternoon include:
- Frequent lightning – When thunder roars, go indoors!
- Gusty winds up to 40-50 mph
- Locally heavy rain (2-4 inches, isolated up to 5 inches) leading to temporary flooding, especially in poor drainage areas and roadways
Exercise extreme caution at Atlantic beaches. Swim near lifeguards and never enter the surf alone. A High Risk of rip currents is forecast today at all area beaches with 3-4 ft surf. Entering the surf is not advised.
Stay hydrated and take breaks in the shade or air conditioning. Muggy conditions will continue with heat indices reaching 98–103°F this afternoon.
Official NWS Melbourne “Friday Outlook” Graphic
East Central Florida cities forecast today include:
- Orlando (high near 89°F, showers and thunderstorms, 70% chance)
- Daytona Beach (high near 87°F, showers and thunderstorms, 70% chance)
- Melbourne (high near 88°F, showers and thunderstorms, 70% chance)
- Vero Beach (high near 88°F, showers and thunderstorms, 70% chance)
- Port St. Lucie (high near 90°F, showers and thunderstorms, 70% chance)
Orlando Weather Forecast
Today
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 1pm and 2pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. East wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible, except higher amounts in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 9pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 103. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. East southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. East southeast wind around 5 mph.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming south southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
