Florida – Dark clouds are already stacking over Orlando, and brief downpours are beginning to soak roadways as storms build through the early afternoon. Wet pavement is spreading quickly across I-4, and visibility can drop fast in heavier bursts.
According to the National Weather Service in Melbourne, showers and thunderstorms are likely through the afternoon with a 60% chance of rain and wind gusts reaching 30 mph. Rainfall totals could approach three-quarters of an inch in stronger cells, especially where storms repeatedly track over the same area.
Across Orange, Seminole, and Osceola counties, drivers should expect sudden slowdowns, especially near downtown Orlando, Winter Park, and along State Road 417. Lightning and brief heavy rain may intensify between mid-afternoon and early evening. Conditions can deteriorate quickly, so keep headlights on and allow extra stopping distance.
Storm coverage tapers later tonight, with skies gradually clearing and temperatures settling into the low 60s. For now, though, umbrellas stay essential.
A much calmer pattern takes over Friday. Sunshine returns with highs near 79°, and roads dry out quickly. That quiet stretch continues into the weekend, bringing mostly sunny skies and highs around 80° to 81°. Light breezes persist but no major disruptions are expected.
Looking ahead, early next week trends warmer, with highs pushing into the mid-80s — a clear sign that summer-like conditions are building across Central Florida.
Five Day Forecast for Orlando, FL:
Friday: Sunny, high near 79°
Saturday: Mostly sunny, high near 80°, low 62°
Sunday: Sunny, high near 81°, low 63°
Monday: Sunny, high near 83°, low 63°
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, high near 85°, low 64°
