Orlando’s forecast for today calls for a high near 89°F with a slight chance of rain before 11 AM, then showers and thunderstorms likely through the afternoon, so get pool time, yard work, or theme park hopping done before the midday storm window arrives.
Today’s Setup
The National Weather Service office in Melbourne has rain and storm chances running high today and Monday, in the 70-80% range, with the strongest cells capable of wind gusts from 50 to 55 mph. Locally, showers build between 11 AM and 1 PM, then storms become likely from 1 to 3 PM and beyond, with temperatures actually falling from 89°F to around 81°F as the storms move through. Winds stay south-southwest at 5 to 15 mph, gusting as high as 25 mph, and expect a tenth to a quarter inch of new rainfall.
Best Window To Be Outside
Before 11 AM is your clearest stretch — good for a walk around Lake Eola, an early tee time, or getting to Magic Kingdom or Universal for rope drop. Once the sea breeze fires up storms after late morning, plan to duck indoors.
Rain, Wind, Or Flood Risk
NWS Melbourne is flagging localized flooding potential from repeated rounds of heavy rain, with a 5-10% chance of 2 to 4 inches falling in under six hours somewhere in the area. Combined with gusty storm winds, it’s a good day to keep a packable rain jacket and compact travel umbrella within reach, and waterproof hiking boots if you’re headed anywhere with standing water.
What To Wear Or Bring
Light, breathable layers for the muggy morning, then rain gear for the afternoon reversal. If you’re monitoring your yard or pool area during the storms, a Wyze Cam Pan v4 4K Security Camera Just $45 – Best Budget Pick is a simple way to keep an eye on things from indoors: Wyze Cam Pan v4 4K Security Camera.
Games And Events This Week
Orlando City SC hosts Monterrey in Leagues Cup play on August 5 at Inter.co Stadium — Find tickets on StubHub and grab Official team gear on Fanatics before kickoff. That same night, Bryan Adams brings the Roll with the Punches tour with Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo to Kia Center — Get tickets on SeatGeek and pick up a Bryan Adams t-shirt for the show. Derek Hough’s Symphony of Dance: Encore follows August 7 at Dr Phillips Center for the Performing Arts.
Helpful Links
For more storm-ready gear, check outdoor gear deals on the site.
Dinner Idea
With storms rolling through most of the afternoon, this is a good night to let a slow cooker do the work — chili, beef stew, or a big pot of soup. A programmable slow cooker or enameled cast iron Dutch oven makes it easy to have dinner ready when the rain lets up. Need ingredients? You can order groceries on Amazon and have everything for tonight’s dinner delivered to your door.
Next Few Days
Monday looks similar — mostly sunny early with a high near 91°F, then showers and storms likely after noon as temperatures fall to around 85°F. Forecasters expect storm coverage to stay above normal through the week, with the focus shifting toward interior Central Florida by midweek as the Atlantic sea breeze develops each afternoon.
