Orlando residents should brace for a stormy weekend as heavy rain and thunderstorms move across Central Florida through Saturday night. Dangerous driving conditions are possible, especially along I-4, where downpours could reduce visibility and cause flooding in low-lying areas. Officials urge drivers to slow down and avoid standing water during peak storm hours.
According to the National Weather Service in Melbourne, showers and thunderstorms will develop late Friday morning and continue through Saturday evening. Rainfall could exceed one inch in spots, with heavier amounts possible in thunderstorms. Winds will shift north by Sunday, offering some relief from storm activity.
The weekend outlook shows Saturday as the most active day, with showers building by late morning and intensifying into the afternoon. Temperatures will stay in the lower 90s, keeping humidity levels high. Saturday night storms may linger until midnight before skies partially clear.
Sunday will bring scattered showers but less widespread activity compared to Saturday. Highs will reach near 90 degrees, with a north wind helping drier air filter in. By Monday and Tuesday, daily storm chances remain, though rainfall looks lighter.
Looking ahead, Orlando could see a shift toward cooler weather by midweek. Highs near 88 on Wednesday mark the first signs of October’s gradual seasonal change. While no cold front is expected immediately, forecasters suggest Central Florida could get its first taste of fall breezes in early October.
Warnings remain in place for strong storms through Saturday night, with updates possible if conditions worsen.
Five Day Forecast for Orlando, FL
- Friday: High 92, storms likely midday and afternoon, gusty winds.
- Saturday: High 90, widespread storms into evening, heavy rain possible.
- Sunday: High 90, scattered storms, north breeze developing.
- Monday: High 90, chance of storms, partly sunny.
- Tuesday: High 89, isolated storms, more sun.
