Orlando starts Sunday with clear skies and muggy air near 79 degrees, but the calm morning will give way to afternoon showers and thunderstorms. Temperatures are expected to reach 93 degrees, with the heat index climbing as high as 103 before storms bring some relief.
Sunny Start, Stormy Finish
The latest National Weather Service forecast calls for mostly sunny conditions through early afternoon, with west winds around 5 mph. Rain chances increase after 2 p.m., reaching about 50% for the day, and slow-moving or repeated storms could produce 2 to 4 inches of rain in a relatively short period, although not every location would receive that amount.
Hourly rain chances rise from roughly one-third at 2 p.m. to more than 50% by late afternoon. Storms may bring frequent lightning, sudden heavy downpours and locally gusty winds, so outdoor plans could get disrupted just as the day's heat peaks.
Labor Day Looks Even Wetter
Monday brings a high near 91 degrees and an 80% chance of showers and thunderstorms, with afternoon and early-evening convection favored. The unsettled weather may continue into Monday night, when storm chances remain high and temperatures drop only to around 75.
The updated outlook builds on Saturday's Hoodline forecast by keeping the wet pattern firmly in place for the holiday and the days that follow. Slow-moving or repeated storms could produce torrential rain and minor flooding in spots with poor drainage, according to the Melbourne weather office.
Storm Chances Stay High Through Saturday
Tuesday and Wednesday remain particularly stormy, with rain chances near 80% and 70%, respectively, while Thursday through Saturday still carry chances around 60%. Highs should remain in the low 90s, with overnight lows mostly in the mid-70s and humidity staying firmly in charge.
The National Weather Service has no watches, warnings or advisories posted for the area, but it is flagging a moderate rip-current risk along area beaches Sunday. Anyone heading to the coast should swim near a lifeguard, while everyone else should move indoors at the first sound of thunder and avoid driving through water-covered roads.
