Orlando is starting Friday with partly cloudy skies and a short window of calmer weather, but that quiet will likely give way to showers and thunderstorms after noon. Highs will reach around 90 degrees before storms and cloud cover pull readings down toward the mid-80s later in the afternoon.
Rain chances stand at 60%, with east-southeast winds of 5 to 10 mph and gusts up to 20 mph, according to the National Weather Service in Melbourne. The strongest storms could bring frequent lightning, 35 to 45 mph gusts and brief torrential rain that may pond on roads or flood low-lying areas. Heat index values could reach 98 to 106 degrees, putting Orlando under a Moderate HeatRisk.
Storms Could Complicate The Afternoon
The most active stretch is expected from noon through the evening, giving outdoor plans and the afternoon commute a decent chance of a soggy interruption. Most locations could see roughly a tenth to a quarter-inch of rain, but isolated storms may produce several inches in an hour and create sudden water problems.
Weekend Stays Hot And Stormy
Saturday brings a high near 89 with a 60% chance of showers and thunderstorms, especially during the afternoon and evening. Sunday looks warmer at around 90 degrees, with storm chances climbing to 70% after 2 p.m. The latest update builds on an earlier Hoodline forecast, with the unsettled pattern now looking more persistent into next week.
Rain Chances Rise Next Week
Monday stays partly sunny before storms develop, with a high near 88 and an 80% rain chance. Tuesday turns wetter and cooler near 85 degrees with a 90% chance of showers and thunderstorms, while Wednesday remains stormy with a high near 83. Overnight lows will stay muggy in the low to mid-70s.
Beachgoers Face Rougher Water
Central Florida’s Atlantic beaches face a moderate rip-current risk Friday, with a high risk forecast for Saturday. Swimmers should stay near a lifeguard, never enter the water alone and skip the surf if conditions become dangerous.
