Orlando, Fla. – Central Florida braces for another round of heavy storms Sunday, August 24, with the strongest activity hitting Orlando during the afternoon and evening hours. Commuters and travelers on Interstate 4 should prepare for slick conditions, reduced visibility, and localized flooding that could cause delays.
According to the National Weather Service in Melbourne, showers and thunderstorms are likely after 2 p.m. Sunday, bringing periods of heavy rain and frequent lightning. Winds from the southwest could gust up to 20 mph, adding hazards for drivers on I-4 and surrounding roadways. Rainfall amounts may exceed a half inch in spots, especially in thunderstorms, creating standing water on low-lying roads.
Residents should avoid non-essential travel during peak storm hours and charge devices in case of power outages. Outdoor plans in Orange and Seminole counties may be disrupted by fast-moving storms.
The unsettled weather lingers into Monday, with another round of afternoon thunderstorms expected. Tuesday may bring a brief break with mostly sunny skies and highs in the mid-90s, but storms return Tuesday night and continue into midweek.
Hot and humid conditions dominate the five-day outlook, with afternoon storm chances nearly every day. Flooding, lightning, and strong winds remain the top concerns for Orlando and surrounding communities.
Warnings could be updated as storms develop, and residents are urged to check local advisories before heading out.
Five Day Forecast for Orlando, FL
- Sunday: Storms likely after 2 p.m., high near 89. Southwest winds 10–15 mph, gusts 20 mph.
- Monday: Thunderstorms likely after 2 p.m., high near 91. Low near 76.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, high near 94. Storms return at night.
- Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, high near 92.
- Thursday: Partly sunny, chance of storms, high near 90.
