Orlando, Florida – A wave of afternoon thunderstorms will roll into Central Florida today, bringing high rain chances and potential lightning through July 4th weekend.
According to the National Weather Service, Orlando faces a 60% chance of thunderstorms after 3 p.m. Tuesday, July 1. Skies will start mostly sunny, but storm development is likely later in the day. Gusty winds, heavy downpours, and frequent lightning could impact drivers on I-4 and neighborhoods across Orange County.
By Wednesday, July 2, rain chances rise to 70% with storms expected mainly after 11 a.m. These daily storms will stick around through Sunday, July 6, with July 4th itself bringing an 80% chance of afternoon and evening storms. South winds between 5–15 mph and muggy conditions will dominate the holiday stretch.
Stay off roads during peak storm hours, keep phones charged, and monitor local alerts for updates. Storms are expected to last into the evenings with only brief dry windows.
🔎 Five-Day Outlook (July 2–6):
- Wednesday (July 2): High 89°F, storms likely after 11 a.m. (70% chance)
- Thursday (July 3): Storms expected after 11 a.m. (80% chance), high near 88°F
- Independence Day (Friday, July 4): 80% chance of storms after 2 p.m., high 89°F
- Saturday (July 5): Storms likely after 8 a.m. (80%), high 88°F
- Sunday (July 6): Storms remain possible (70%), high 91°F
