Orlando drivers may face slow commutes and slick roads Tuesday afternoon as heavy thunderstorms roll across Central Florida. Lightning, brief downpours, and standing water could create dangerous conditions on I-4, especially during the evening rush.
According to the National Weather Service in Melbourne, storms are most likely after 2 p.m. Tuesday, with an 80% chance of rain and a high near 90. Rainfall totals could quickly exceed an inch in some neighborhoods, and motorists should allow extra travel time.
By Tuesday night, rain lingers with a 60% chance of showers before tapering toward midnight. The unsettled pattern continues Wednesday with another round of storms possible, though coverage will be lower.
Conditions turn hotter by Thursday, when highs reach 93°F under mostly sunny skies. Heat indices may push into the upper 90s, and outdoor plans will require hydration and caution. Storm chances rise again by late week, with scattered showers Friday and Saturday as holiday travelers prepare for Labor Day weekend.
Central Florida residents planning outdoor gatherings should remain weather-aware, as isolated storms could disrupt cookouts, pool days, or beach trips. Even short-lived lightning strikes remain a serious hazard.
Warnings and advisories may be issued as conditions develop, and officials urge residents to monitor local updates.
Five-Day Forecast for Orlando, FL:
- Tuesday: High 90, thunderstorms likely after 2 p.m., rain chance 80%.
- Wednesday: High 90, partly sunny with scattered storms, rain chance 50%.
- Thursday: High 93, mostly sunny and hot, isolated evening storms.
- Friday: High 92, scattered afternoon thunderstorms, rain chance 60%.
- Saturday: High 89, partly sunny with scattered showers, rain chance 50%.
