Orlando woke up this morning, Tuesday, June 30, 2026, to partly cloudy, muggy skies and temperatures hovering near 79°F. The heat will build quickly, with the sun pushing readings into the low 90s this afternoon, and a line of showers and thunderstorms expected to fire up later in the day. Your afternoon commute could get messy in a hurry.
Afternoon Storm Window
Showers and thunderstorms are likely after noon, with a high near 92°F and roughly a 70% chance of rain across much of the metro. According to the National Weather Service in Melbourne, storms should be most numerous inland at first before spreading toward the city. Many spots could pick up a quarter to a half inch of rain.
Storm Impacts To Watch
Forecasters say a few storms could pack frequent lightning, small hail, and wind gusts of 35 to 50 mph. Some cells may unload 2 to 3 inches of rain in a short period, especially inland, where slow-moving storms could lead to brief flooding. Localized Flood Advisories are possible over the hardest-hit areas. If you are driving through a downpour, slow down, flip on the headlights, and steer clear of flooded roadways.
Heat And Safety
The pattern stays hot and humid through the holiday weekend, with peak heat index values commonly running between 100 and 107°F each afternoon. If you can, keep outdoor work and workouts to the early morning or evening hours.
Orange County operates cooling sites and will offer free LYNX rides when activation thresholds are met. Check this update on cooling centers and free rides for local activation details and pickup options.
Plan Ahead
If you are heading out this afternoon, bring a water bottle and a lightweight rain jacket, and have a shelter plan for lightning. Keep an eye on radar apps before you hit the road and avoid driving through standing water, which can hide deeper, faster-moving flows even on streets you know well.
