Orlando rolled out of bed Sunday, April 26, 2026, into sticky, fog-prone air with temperatures hovering near 68°F and an afternoon high pegged around 88°F. Patchy fog is expected to burn off by mid-morning, but a late-afternoon sea-breeze collision still looks ready to fire up scattered showers and thunderstorms across the metro.
Afternoon Storms Possible
Showers are most likely to bubble up after about 2 p.m., with coverage ramping up between roughly 3 p.m. and 5 p.m., especially west of I-95 and over interior neighborhoods. When storms do pop, they can bring frequent lightning and brief, heavy downpours that may slow the evening commute, according to the National Weather Service.
Stronger Storms Are Possible, So Be Ready
Forecasters say a few storms could muscle up this afternoon, producing gusts in the 45–55 mph range and isolated small hail. If you are outside, have a quick escape plan to get indoors, and steer clear of driving through standing water or parking under any limbs that look ready to come down.
Boating, Commute And The Week Ahead
Boating conditions should be fair this morning away from any fast-moving offshore cells, but seas and winds are expected to pick up Monday into Tuesday as the next front moves through. A drier, hotter pattern builds by midweek, with interior highs potentially reaching the low 90s by Wednesday.
What Changed Since Yesterday
The overall setup looks similar to what we highlighted Saturday, but this update leans harder on the risk for a few stronger storms and damaging gusts late today, which bumps up concerns for outdoor events and small-boat operators. For background, see our breakdown on how weekend storms threatened plans.
Quick tips: if thunder roars, head inside; secure loose patio furniture; and bring a rain jacket if you are out this afternoon. Keep a weather app or the NWS radar handy, and give yourself extra time for the evening drive in case storms flare right over your route.
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