Orlando, FL – Strong afternoon thunderstorms are set to develop across Central Florida Thursday, threatening to drench the Orlando area and disrupt travel along I-4 by late day.
According to the National Weather Service, a 60% chance of showers and thunderstorms begins after 2 p.m. Thursday, with the heaviest activity likely between 4 and 8 p.m. Gusty winds and brief downpours could lead to minor flooding, especially in low-lying areas and poorly drained roads in Orange and Seminole counties.
Storms may impact drivers along key arteries like I-4, State Road 408, and Colonial Drive. Residents are urged to avoid non-essential travel during peak storm hours and ensure phones and weather radios are charged. Afternoon heat will remain intense, with highs near 93°F and heat indices topping 100°F before storms move in.
Evening hours could bring additional rounds of lightning and heavy rain, lingering into the overnight hours Thursday. Conditions are expected to remain unsettled into the weekend.
🌤 Five-Day Forecast for Orlando (June 25–30):
- Wednesday (June 25): High 93°F. 30% chance of afternoon storms. Breezy east winds.
- Thursday (June 26): High 93°F. 60% chance of PM storms, possible thunder after 4PM.
- Friday (June 27): High 93°F. 70% chance of afternoon/evening storms. Storms linger after 8PM.
- Saturday (June 28): High 89°F. 60% chance of storms after 2PM.
- Sunday (June 29): High 90°F. 60% chance of afternoon storms; additional storms possible Sunday night.
- Monday (June 30): High 90°F. Mostly sunny with a 50% chance of afternoon storms.
