Orlando is today, August 27, near 73 degrees under clear skies, but the calm morning will not last. Sunshine will drive temperatures into the low 90s before showers and thunderstorms become likely after 2 p.m. The forecast calls for a hot, humid day followed by a stormy afternoon and evening across the city.
Lightning And Heavy Rain Arrive After 2 P.M.
The high should reach about 93 degrees, with a 60% chance of rain and thunderstorms, according to the National Weather Service. Storms may produce frequent lightning, wind gusts between 45 and 55 mph, and locally heavy rainfall capable of causing temporary flooding in urban and poor-drainage areas. Some locations could see around 3 inches of rain in the heaviest downpours.
Temperatures should ease into the upper 80s as storms develop, but the heat index may still reach 100 to 106 degrees beforehand. Anyone spending time outside should drink plenty of water, take breaks in shade or air conditioning, and head indoors immediately if thunder is heard.
Storm Chances Stay Elevated Into Next Week
Thursday night will remain unsettled, with showers and thunderstorms likely before 11 p.m. and a low near 75 degrees. Friday brings another sunny start, a high near 93 and a 60% chance of afternoon storms, while Friday night carries a 70% rain chance.
The pattern becomes even wetter from Saturday through Wednesday, with daily storm chances ranging from 60% to 80%. As onshore winds strengthen, storms are expected to push inland more quickly, shifting the greatest rain risk toward Orlando and other interior communities later in the day, according to the National Weather Service forecast discussion. No watches, warnings or advisories are currently posted for the area.
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