Orlando, Florida – A building heat surge will push temperatures across Florida and Georgia into the upper 80s to near 90 degrees by Saturday afternoon, with humidity rising quickly and storms developing during peak travel hours.
According to the National Weather Service Climate Prediction Center, there is an 80 to 90 percent probability of above-normal temperatures across the Southeast through early next week. Central and northern Florida, along with much of Georgia—including Orlando, Jacksonville, Tampa, Atlanta, and Savannah—are in a high-confidence zone for sustained warmth.
Orlando is expected to reach the upper 80s between 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. Saturday, with heat index values climbing into the low 90s. Atlanta will also warm into the upper 80s, while areas along I-75 and I-95 heat quickly under partly sunny skies and increasing moisture.
By late afternoon into the evening, scattered showers and thunderstorms will develop across both states. Storms may produce brief heavy rain, lightning, and wind gusts over 40 mph, especially along I-4, I-75, and I-95, potentially slowing travel and impacting outdoor plans.
Residents should stay hydrated, limit strenuous outdoor activity during peak heat, and remain alert for rapidly changing weather late in the day. This pattern will persist through the weekend into early next week, with additional advisories likely as heat and storm chances continue.
