Orlando, Florida – Orlando faces a hazardous start to the week as dangerous heat and recurring thunderstorms threaten to disrupt daily life through Wednesday night. High temperatures soaring into the mid-90s, with heat index values topping 105°F, are expected to push cooling systems and energy use to their limits. Storms, some severe, could bring torrential rain, localized flooding, and power outages, especially during afternoon and evening hours.
According to the National Weather Service, a steady cycle of showers and thunderstorms will ramp up each afternoon, peaking Monday and Tuesday, with the heaviest rain and strongest winds between 2 p.m. and midnight. A 60–80% storm chance holds through Thursday, and new rainfall could quickly flood low-lying roads and neighborhoods across Orange, Seminole, and Osceola counties. Central Florida’s major corridors—including I-4 and the 408—may see brief closures or traffic slowdowns due to sudden downpours.
Residents should limit outdoor activity during peak heat, stay hydrated, and keep mobile devices charged in case of power loss. Anyone traveling should check local alerts and be ready for sudden weather changes. The pattern remains unstable, and more advisories could follow if severe weather escalates through midweek.
Five Day Forecast for Orlando, Florida
- Monday: High 95°F. Showers and thunderstorms likely, especially after 5 p.m. Heat index 105°F.
- Tuesday: High 96°F. Thunderstorms possible all day; heavy rain likely.
- Wednesday: High 94°F. Mostly sunny, storms likely by afternoon and evening.
- Thursday: High 91°F. Continued thunderstorm risk, especially after 8 a.m.
- Friday: High 92°F. Showers and storms mainly after 2 p.m., some locally heavy.
