The skies over Orlando are expected to stay mostly clear, and temperatures will stay pleasantly warm throughout the week ahead. However, there might be a chance of rain and thunderstorms over the weekend, particularly on Sunday. According to the latest forecast from the National Weather Service, the city will see a high near 87 degrees today, with calm winds shifting east-south.
Tonight's forecast calls for partly cloudy skies and a low around 68, with light winds from the southeast. Saturday heats up a bit with a high near 89 and a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2 and 5 p.m., then showers possibly continuing after 5 p.m. The chances of precipitation will remain at 30% into Saturday night, as scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected before 11 p.m., followed by a slight chance of rain between 11 p.m. and 2 a.m.
Heading into Sunday, residents should prepare for more significant rainfall. The National Weather Service indicates that showers and possibly thunderstorms are likely, mainly after 2 p.m., with a 70% chance of precipitation. The pattern of showers and thunderstorms is likely to continue into Sunday night, though the likelihood of precipitation drops to 60%.
As Orlando moves into the new week, Monday morning might kick off with a slight chance of showers before 8 am, but the day will progress to more showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2 pm, with a “mostly sunny” sky and highs near 86, regarding evening conditions, showers likely before 8 pm, before transitioning to a partly cloudy night and a low around 68, signaling the tail end of the wet weather.
The rest of the week looks better weather-wise, with mostly sunny days and highs hovering around the upper 80s. By Tuesday, the skies are expected to clear up completely with "mostly sunny" conditions and a nighttime drop to a comfortable 68 degrees. The consistent weather should last through Thursday, according to the forecast, with a high near 90 to round out the week.
