Orlando is starting Sunday clear but muggy, with temperatures near 79 degrees and south winds already pushing warm, humid air across Central Florida. Numerous showers and thunderstorms are possible Sunday. The high should reach about 86 degrees before rain cools parts of the area.
Storms Peak Around Midday
Rain chances rise to about 60% Sunday, while the National Weather Service in Melbourne expects showers and storms to cover roughly 60% to 80% of Central Florida. The strongest storms could produce lightning, brief heavy downpours and wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph, according to the National Weather Service.
Localized flooding is also possible where storms repeatedly pass over the same areas. Near and south of Orlando, forecasters put the chance of rainfall exceeding 3 inches at roughly 5% to 10%, so drivers should be ready for water pooling on roads and sudden visibility drops.
Sunday night brings only a slight chance of another shower or thunderstorm before 7 p.m., followed by partly cloudy skies and a low near 69 degrees. Along Central Florida’s Atlantic beaches, a moderate risk of life-threatening rip currents means swimmers should stay near a lifeguard and never enter the water alone.
Drier Air Arrives Monday
Monday marks a noticeable reset, with sunny skies, a high near 86 degrees and north-northwest winds around 5 to 10 mph. Humidity should ease as the front moves through, and Monday night could dip to about 67 degrees.
Sunny Stretch Gives Way To Late-Week Showers
Tuesday and Wednesday stay sunny and warm, with highs near 87 and 86 degrees, respectively. Thursday should remain mostly sunny near 87 degrees, while Friday brings a 30% to 50% chance of showers.
Saturday looks cooler near 84 degrees, with another chance of showers and thunderstorms and light southerly winds. The drier start to the week is a substantive update to Saturday’s Hoodline forecast, which focused on the weekend heat and storm threat before the front’s arrival.
