Orlando, Florida – Drivers along I-4 should prepare for a stormy start Wednesday morning as a line of thunderstorms barrels into Central Florida by 8 a.m.
According to the National Weather Service in Melbourne, a 90% chance of rain and thunderstorms is forecast throughout the day on Wednesday, June 4, with cloudy skies and a high near 82°F. The strongest storms are expected after sunrise, bringing the potential for gusty winds and localized flooding.
Cities like Orlando, Kissimmee, and Winter Park should brace for a soggy midweek. Morning commuters are urged to avoid flooded roadways and give themselves extra travel time, especially along Interstate 4 and surface roads in Orange and Osceola counties. Rainfall amounts may total three-quarters of an inch or more, with isolated areas seeing higher totals in thunderstorms.
Wednesday night brings a 50% chance of continued storms, with cloudy skies and temperatures dropping to the low 70s. Conditions briefly improve Thursday, though another round of storms is possible that evening into Friday.
Prepare now by checking drainage around your home, charging electronics, and planning indoor activities for the next 48 hours. No severe thunderstorm warnings have been issued yet, but additional alerts could be posted by Wednesday morning.
📅 Five-Day Forecast (Orlando, FL):
- Tuesday (June 3): High 84°F, 60% chance of storms after 5 p.m.
- Wednesday (June 4): High 82°F, 90% chance of thunderstorms.
- Thursday (June 5): High 87°F, 60% chance of afternoon storms.
- Friday (June 6): High 90°F, 70% chance of afternoon thunderstorms.
- Saturday (June 7): High 92°F, 50% chance of storms early evening.
