Orlando is starting Tuesday, September 29, under mid- and high-level clouds, with area morning lows in the upper 60s to low 70s, but the quiet weather will not last all week. Expect a partly sunny afternoon near 88 degrees before rain and thunderstorm chances steadily increase across Central Florida.
Sunshine Arrives Before Storm Chances Rise
Tuesday should stay mostly dry, with light east winds and only a small chance of a shower. The National Weather Service in Melbourne expects partly sunny skies, a high near 88 and an overnight low around 72 under mostly cloudy skies.
Wednesday brings a noticeable shift, with a 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms, especially from the afternoon into the evening. Thursday looks wetter still, with storms likely after 2 p.m., a high near 88 and east winds occasionally gusting up to 20 mph.
Friday Could Feel Like 100 Degrees
Friday is currently the wettest day in the forecast, with a 70% chance of afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms. Temperatures may reach 90 degrees, while humidity could push heat indexes into the low 100s.
The weekend remains hot, with highs near 89 to 90 degrees and afternoon storm chances around 40% to 50%. Shower and thunderstorm chances of 30% to 50% extend into early next week.
Moderate Rip Current Risk Along The Coast
For anyone heading east to the Atlantic beaches Tuesday, forecasters are flagging a moderate risk of rip currents along east-central Florida. Swimmers should stay near lifeguards, avoid entering the water alone and check local beach conditions before getting in.
