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Central Florida Weather Oct. 17–20: Windy Weekend, Rain Chances
Orlando, FL Central Florida's Orlando area faces a windy weekend beginning Saturday, with northeast wind gusts reaching 35 mph, cooler afternoon temperatures and occasional shower chances continuing i
By Natalie Rhodes · 2026-10-14T09:02:31.714Z
Orlando, FL Central Florida's Orlando area faces a windy weekend beginning Saturday, with northeast wind gusts reaching 35 mph, cooler afternoon temperatures and occasional shower chances continuing into early next week.
According to the National Weather Service in Melbourne, Orlando will transition from Friday's expected high near 90 degrees to temperatures in the lower 80s Saturday, accompanied by noticeably stronger winds.
The shift will bring a different feel to outdoor activities across Orange County, including Orlando and surrounding communities, as gusty conditions persist through the weekend.
Wind Gusts Reach 35 MPH This Weekend Saturday will bring partly sunny skies and a slight chance of afternoon showers, with temperatures reaching approximately 82 degrees.
North northeast winds of 15 to 20 mph are expected, with gusts as high as 35 mph. The chance of precipitation is 20%, primarily after 2 p.m.
Those winds could be especially noticeable in open areas, along lakes and on exposed roads.
Saturday night will remain windy, with northeast winds of 15 to 20 mph and gusts reaching 30 mph. Temperatures will fall to around 69 degrees, with only a 10% chance of showers before 8 p.m.
Sunday will bring another breezy day, with east northeast winds increasing to 20 to 25 mph and gusts reaching 35 mph.
Afternoon temperatures will remain near 80 degrees, considerably cooler than Friday's expected 90 degree high.
A 20% chance of showers continues Sunday, although mostly sunny skies are expected.
Showers and Thunderstorms Possible Early Next Week The unsettled pattern will continue into Monday and Tuesday as shower and thunderstorm chances increase.
Monday's forecast calls for mostly sunny skies, temperatures near 82 degrees and a 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Windy conditions will continue, with east northeast gusts potentially reaching 35 mph.
Tuesday will remain warm and breezy, with temperatures climbing to approximately 83 degrees and another 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms.
The forecast does not establish that thunderstorms will become severe, and no specific severe weather alert was included in the supplied Orlando information.
For residents planning outdoor activities, the primary considerations will be persistent gusty winds, intermittent showers and changing conditions during the afternoon hours.
Five Day Weather Outlook: Oct. 16–20 Temperatures and wind speeds below represent National Weather Service forecasts for a location approximately two miles north of Orlando, Florida. Conditions elsewhere across Central Florida may vary.
Friday, Oct. 16: Mostly sunny, with showers likely and a possible afternoon thunderstorm. High near 90°. Rain chance 60%. Partly cloudy overnight, with a low around 73° and a 60% chance of evening showers or thunderstorms. Saturday, Oct. 17: Partly sunny and windy, with a 20% chance of afternoon showers. High near 82°. North northeast winds 15–20 mph, gusting to 35 mph. Mostly cloudy overnight, with a low near 69° and gusts up to 30 mph. Sunday, Oct. 18: Mostly sunny and windy, with a 20% chance of showers. High near 80°. East northeast winds 20–25 mph, gusting to 35 mph. Partly cloudy overnight, with a low around 70°. Monday, Oct. 19: Mostly sunny and windy, with a 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms. High near 82°. Northeast wind gusts up to 35 mph. Partly cloudy overnight, with a low near 70° and a 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Tuesday, Oct. 20: Mostly sunny and windy, with a 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms. High near 83°. East northeast wind gusts up to 30 mph. Overnight temperatures were not provided.