Orlando is bracing for a stormy Tuesday, with a high near 85°F and an 80% chance of showers and thunderstorms — if you’re heading to Disney, Universal, or SeaWorld today, go early or plan to be indoors by midday.
Today’s Setup
A cold front pushing southward through Florida is loading the atmosphere over Central Florida. The National Weather Service in Melbourne warns that storms may be severe between 2 PM and 11 PM ET, capable of frequent lightning, damaging winds, large hail, and locally heavy rain leading to minor flooding. There is also a low risk for tornadoes. This is not your typical afternoon pop-up along the I-4 corridor.
Skies will be mostly cloudy all day, with a slight chance of rain around 10 AM ET, then showers and thunderstorms becoming likely from 11 AM ET through 5 PM ET. Temperatures will climb to near 85°F before falling back to around 80°F as storms push through.
Best Window To Be Outside
Your window is early — before 10 AM ET. If you’re heading to the Magic Kingdom, Universal Studios, or SeaWorld, get in position and plan your indoor-ride strategy for late morning. The Weather Prediction Center flagged a marginal risk of excessive rainfall along the I-95 corridor in Florida, with high likelihood of over 3 inches in some locations today.
Rain and Severe Weather Risk
Before you leave the house, toss a compact travel umbrella in your bag — minimum prep for a day like this. A packable rain jacket is smarter if you’re spending extended time outdoors at a park or patio venue. Secure any loose items on your porch or patio; damaging wind gusts are possible this afternoon.
Stormy conditions continue tonight through around 7 PM ET before gradually tapering after midnight, with a low near 71°F and winds shifting east-northeast at 5–10 mph.
Upcoming Events: Orlando City SC and Diljit Dosanjh (May 13)
Tomorrow at Inter&Co Stadium, Orlando City SC hosts the Philadelphia Union. Wednesday’s forecast calls for a high near 86°F and a 60% storm chance, with the greatest risk between 3–5 PM ET — check kickoff timing before you head out. Gear up with an Orlando City SC jersey or Orlando City SC scarf, and lock in your seat via Get tickets on SeatGeek or Find tickets on StubHub.
Also on May 13, Diljit Dosanjh brings his Aura World Tour 2026 to Kia Center — an indoor show, so once you’re inside, weather is the least of your worries.
Dinner Tonight
A rainy evening like this is made for comfort food. Load up a programmable slow cooker this morning with chili or beef stew and it’ll be waiting for you when you get home. An enameled cast iron Dutch oven is perfect for stovetop soup if you’d rather stay hands-on. Need ingredients? You can order groceries on Amazon and have everything for tonight’s dinner delivered to your door.
Next Few Days
Wednesday brings some improvement — partly sunny with a high near 86°F, though afternoon storms remain possible (60% chance, mainly 3–5 PM ET). Temperatures are expected to warm further as the week goes on. Keep tabs on the Orlando weather forecast as the pattern evolves heading into the weekend.
