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Orlando Weather Forecast: Aug. 17, 2023
Afternoon storms are expected to continue through the afternoons ahead of a tropical wave approaching Florida this weekend.
ORLANDO, Fla. - Tonight's low: 76 degrees | Tomorrow's high: 94 degrees |
Main weather concerns: Central Florida can expect afternoon highs to reach the low-90s on Friday with another round of afternoon showers and storms. The heat index will head into the triple digits yet again. Due to a heavy tropical connection, storms could linger through 9 p.m., slowly easing by late evening. Overnight, warm and muggy with lows quite warm and sultry.
BEACHES: It will be a warm day at the beaches. Afternoon highs soar to nearly 90 degrees this afternoon with heat index values in the triple digits. Make sure to drink plenty of water and find shade! Surf will be in the 2' range with a moderate rip current risk. The UV Index soars to an extreme level, so reapply a good quality sunscreen today.
THEME PARKS: We have a humid day at the theme parks with forecast highs in the low-90s and heat index values peaking at 103 degrees.
OUTLOOK: Stormy afternoon skies remain elevated through the end of the week and into the weekend. Rain chances hang in the 60-80% range during this time. The heavy tropical rain threat will continue. Rain chances decrease a bit early next week as drier air will move into the viewing area. Stay weather aware and download the FOX 35 Storm team weather app to track the radar right on your cell phone.
TRACKING THE TROPICS: The FOX 35 STORM TEAM is tracking two disturbances in the Atlantic and one possible future disturbance in the Gulf of Mexico. Both areas of disorganized showers and storms in the Atlantic have a 60% chance of development over the next 7 days. The feature located closer to the Western African coast could become a tropical depression over the weekend before environmental conditions become unfavorable for development early next week.
The second tropical wave is located just West of disturbance number 1. With this feature, environmental conditions appear conducive for gradual development and a tropical depression could form during the next several days. Both of these waves are moving in a WNW direction. The last "future system" has not been formed yet. It could develop in the Western Gulf of Mexico by the middle of next week. Chances are currently at 20%. The FOX 35 STORM TEAM will be tracking the tropics, so be sure to depend on us always! Download the FOX 35 STORM TEAM WEATHER APP @www.fox35orlando.com/app