Orlando starts Thursday with clear skies and temperatures in the low 70s, but the calm won’t last all day. Northeast winds will pick up, scattered showers may move through late morning and early afternoon, and the high should reach 84 degrees.
The National Weather Service Melbourne office notes possible lower ceilings and visibility from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., while a smaller chance of showers or thunderstorms may continue through midafternoon. Winds of 10 to 15 mph could gust to 30 mph, making exposed roads and outdoor plans feel noticeably blustery.
Warm Friday, Stormier Saturday
Thursday night should turn partly cloudy with a low near 72 and only a slight chance of showers before midnight. Friday looks nearly identical, with a high around 85, a 30% chance of showers and occasional gusts near 30 mph.
Saturday brings a 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms, especially later in the day and into Saturday night. Skies will be partly sunny, but east-northeast winds could gust to 30 mph, so beach gear, patio furniture and anything lightweight may need extra attention.
Sunday Looks Like The Wettest Day
Sunday brings a 60% to 80% chance of rain, with thunderstorms isolated, mostly cloudy skies and a high near 80. The forecast discussion warns that locally heavy rain could cause flooding in poorly drained areas, so Orlando drivers should watch for ponding and allow extra time if storms develop.
Anyone heading toward the Atlantic coast should be especially cautious. Rough surf, numerous rip currents, coastal flooding and strong onshore winds are expected to continue, and the National Weather Service is urging people to stay out of the ocean while boating conditions remain hazardous.
Rain Chances Ease Next Week
Monday brings above-normal shower coverage and a chance of thunderstorms, with a high near 81. Rain chances then range from 20% to 30% in the middle of next week, while highs return to the low 80s and northeast winds gradually ease.
