Orlando starts Sunday with clear skies and temperatures in the upper 70s, but the calm will not last all day. According to the National Weather Service, the heat will climb into the low 90s before showers and thunderstorms become more likely from late morning through the afternoon. It is a classic Central Florida forecast: sunny enough for plans, stormy enough to keep an umbrella nearby.
Storms Build From Late Morning Into Afternoon
A slight chance of showers arrives between 9 and 11 a.m., with thunderstorm coverage increasing afterward. The Orlando area and locations near and north of the I-4 corridor are expected to see some of the highest chances, with a 50% chance of rain in the Sunday forecast.
Storms could bring frequent lightning, brief heavy downpours, and wind gusts of 45 to 55 mph. Forecasters also warn that some spots could pick up 1 to 3 inches of rain quickly, creating localized flooding in places where storms move slowly or repeatedly pass over the same area.
Heat Index Could Reach 107 Degrees
Even outside the storms, Sunday will feel hotter than the thermometer suggests. High temperatures near 93 degrees combined with humidity could push the heat index between 102 and 107 degrees, making hydration and breaks in shade or air conditioning important for anyone spending extended time outdoors.
Storm activity should gradually shift east toward the coast and diminish during the evening. A chance of showers and thunderstorms remains through about 9 p.m., followed by partly cloudy skies and an overnight low near 76 degrees.
Hotter, Mostly Drier Start To The Week
Monday and Tuesday will bring mostly sunny skies and highs near 95 degrees, with lower rain chances of roughly 20% to 30%. Any storms that form are most likely during the afternoon and could still produce lightning, gusty winds, and heavy rain.
Rain chances rise again from Wednesday through Saturday as moisture returns, with daily storm chances ranging from about 40% to 70%. Highs should remain in the low to mid-90s, while overnight lows stay in the mid-70s and heat indices continue to top 100 degrees.
No watches, warnings, or advisories are currently in effect for the Orlando area. Still, residents and visitors should head indoors at the first sound of thunder, avoid open areas during lightning, and plan outdoor activities around the afternoon storm window.
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