Melbourne, FL – Florida is experiencing unprecedented heat as record-breaking nighttime temperatures were tied or broken on August 7 in Sanford, Orlando, and Leesburg. Melbourne residents are bracing for continued high temperatures in the days ahead.
According to the US National Weather Service in Melbourne, Sanford recorded an all-time warmest low temperature of 83°F, surpassing the previous record of 81°F set in August 2023. Orlando tied its monthly warmest low temperature at 81°F, and Leesburg matched its all-time warmest low temperature at 82°F.
The 10-day forecast for Melbourne indicates persistent high temperatures with occasional showers. Today, a high of 93°F is expected with a 45% chance of rain. The heat continues into Friday with temperatures reaching 93°F and a 30% chance of showers. Over the weekend, highs will be in the low 90s with rain chances around 35%.
Early next week, the forecast shows slightly cooler temperatures with highs around 90°F and mostly sunny skies. By midweek, temperatures are expected to remain in the low 90s with sunny conditions.
