Orlando, FL – Dangerous heat and the risk for strong afternoon thunderstorms will combine Thursday to make for potentially hazardous conditions across Central Florida. Afternoon highs near 96°F could feel as hot as 105°F, and heavy rain or frequent lightning is likely during peak travel and outdoor activity hours.
According to the National Weather Service, storms are most likely after 2 p.m., with a 60% chance of precipitation. Gusty winds, lightning, and localized flooding are possible, especially along heavily traveled roadways such as I-4 and SR-408. Light south-southwest winds will shift in the afternoon, but humidity will keep heat index values extreme until storms arrive.
Friday will bring another round of heat near 96°F, though thunderstorm chances dip slightly to 50%. Storm risks climb again Saturday and Sunday afternoons, with muggy mornings and high overnight lows in the upper 70s offering little relief.
Residents should limit strenuous outdoor activity during peak heat hours, stay hydrated, and have a safe shelter ready if storms develop. Weather alerts may be updated as storm timing and severity become clearer.
Five Day Orlando, FL Forecast:
- Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms likely after 2 p.m., heat index 105°F. High 96°F, low 78°F.
- Friday: 50% chance of storms after 2 p.m., hot and sunny early. High 96°F, low 78°F.
- Saturday: Thunderstorms likely after 2 p.m., partly cloudy. High 96°F, low 78°F.
- Sunday: Thunderstorms likely after 2 p.m., mostly sunny early. High 94°F, low 77°F.
- Monday: Mostly sunny, 60% chance of afternoon storms. High 95°F, low 76°F.
