Orlando is waking Wednesday, September 30, with clear skies and temperatures around 73 degrees, but the quiet start will not last. The city should reach a high near 89 before showers and thunderstorms become possible after 2 p.m. Rain chances rise again during the evening, with a low near 73 overnight.
The chance of rain is about 30% Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service. Storms could bring frequent lightning, wind gusts up to 45 mph and brief heavy downpours, while east-southeast winds remain light at first.
Thursday And Friday Turn More Unsettled
Thursday, October 1, brings partly sunny skies, a high near 90 and a 50% chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms. Friday, October 2, looks wetter, with storms likely after 2 p.m., a high near 91 and a 70% chance of rain.
Heat indices could reach 98 to 103 degrees Thursday and Friday, making the air feel hotter than the thermometer suggests. Storm coverage is expected to be greatest across inland communities such as Orlando, with lightning, gusty winds and locally heavy rain possible during the afternoon.
Storm Chances Continue Into Next Week
Saturday, October 3, should reach about 90 degrees with a 60% storm chance, followed by another 90-degree day and a 50% rain chance Sunday, October 4. Showers and thunderstorms remain likely Monday, October 5, before temperatures dip to around 84 degrees Tuesday, October 6, as northeast winds increase and could gust as high as 25 mph.
Overnight lows will stay warm, generally between 72 and 75 degrees, so there is no real cool-down waiting after sunset. Anyone heading to east-central Florida beaches Wednesday should also note the moderate rip-current risk and swim near a lifeguard rather than entering the water alone.
