Orlando, Florida – Brace yourself for a scorcher: heat index values in Orlando will reach 103°F on Saturday, July 26, under mostly clear skies. With high humidity and little wind, conditions will feel oppressive throughout Central Florida — especially during the afternoon.
According to the National Weather Service, a slow-moving high-pressure system will keep skies sunny but dangerously hot on Saturday. Actual highs will hit 96°F, with heat index values topping triple digits from noon to 5 p.m. Light winds offer little relief, and residents are urged to stay hydrated, limit outdoor activity, and avoid peak sun hours.
By Sunday, July 27, a weak disturbance brings back a 20% chance of afternoon storms after 2 p.m. That chance grows to 30% by Monday and Tuesday afternoons, when daily highs will once again climb into the upper 90s. Storms may cause brief power outages and localized street flooding, particularly along I-4 and Colonial Drive where drainage is limited.
Weekend & 5-Day Forecast Overview (Orlando, FL):
- Saturday, July 26: Mostly clear, high near 96°F. Heat index up to 103°F. Winds calm.
- Sunday, July 27: Slight chance of storms after 2 p.m. Sunny, high near 97°F.
- Monday, July 28: 30% chance of PM storms. Hot, high near 98°F.
- Tuesday, July 29: 60% chance of PM storms. Hot, high near 97°F.
- Wednesday, July 30: Showers likely. High near 95°F. Relief possible by Thursday.
⚠️ Safety Tip: Check on elderly neighbors, keep pets indoors, and limit travel during peak heat hours this weekend.
Stay tuned: Additional storm advisories may be issued through Tuesday as instability increases.
