National Weather Service Melbourne Central Florida Rain and Temperature Forecast October 1, 2026
ORLANDO, Florida – The National Weather Service in Melbourne forecasts showers lifting northward along the coast this morning, with additional rounds more areawide into the afternoon across east Central Florida today, Thursday, October 1, 2026.
Morning downpours are possible along the coast. Scattered to numerous showers and storms are expected to develop from late morning into the afternoon. Heavy rainfall may lead to localized flooding.
Rain chances today are generally 50–70% from the interior through the Treasure Coast, and near 50% along the Volusia County coast.
Temperatures remain seasonal. Peak coverage is expected this afternoon. Lingering activity should diminish or push offshore tonight.
Slow-moving storms may produce locally heavy rainfall, frequent lightning, and gusty winds. Minor localized flooding is possible in poor drainage areas.
Highs will be in the upper 80s under seasonably warm, humid conditions.
The main hazards during peak storm hours this afternoon include:
Frequent lightning – When thunder roars, go indoors!
Gusty winds
Locally heavy rain
Temporary flooding, especially in poor drainage areas and roadways
A Moderate Risk of rip currents is forecast today at all area Atlantic beaches (Daytona, Space, and Treasure Coasts). Strong rip currents are possible with 2–3 ft surf. Swim near a lifeguard. If in doubt, don’t go out.
East Central Florida cities forecast today include:
Orlando (high near 89°F, showers and thunderstorms, 60% chance)
Daytona Beach (high near 87°F, showers and thunderstorms, 50% chance)
Leesburg (high near 89°F, showers and thunderstorms, 60% chance)
Sanford (high near 88°F, showers and thunderstorms, 60% chance)
Kissimmee (high near 88°F, showers and thunderstorms, 60% chance)
Melbourne (high near 87°F, showers and thunderstorms, 70% chance)
Vero Beach (high near 87°F, showers and thunderstorms, 70% chance)
Okeechobee (high near 87°F, showers and thunderstorms, 70% chance)
Port St. Lucie / Stuart (highs near 87°F, showers and thunderstorms, 70% chance)
National Weather Service Melbourne Central Florida Radar Loop
Orlando Weather Forecast
Today
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. 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.
Friday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 7pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. East southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. East southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 91. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am, then a slight chance of showers after 2am. Low around 74. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday
A slight chance of showers before 8am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8am and 2pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 89. South wind around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am, then a slight chance of showers after 2am. Low around 72. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 84. North northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Tuesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms. Low around 71. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 83. Northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
