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Orlando weather: Isolated evening storms possible ahead of drier, cooler weekend

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Updated  April 11, 2025 4:29pm EDT
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Orlando Weather Forecast: April 11, 2025

FOX 35 Storm Team Meteorologist Jessica Dobson shares an update on the weekend forecast in Orlando and the Central Florida region.

The Brief

    • Isolated strong storms may develop Friday evening, weakening as they move south toward Orlando.
    • Saturday brings high wildfire risk with gusty winds, warm temps, and low humidity.
    • Cooler start Sunday, then a warm, dry week ahead with worsening drought conditions.

ORLANDO, Fla. - A few isolated showers and thunderstorms could develop from Gainesville to St. Augustine early Friday evening with storms tracking southward through the evening.

What will the weather look like tonight?

What to expect:

Isolated showers and thunderstorms are in the forecast, but models remain inconsistent on how widespread this could be. Any storms that do form could become strong or briefly severe in the northern areas but are expected to weaken as they move south. By the time they approach the Orlando area — potentially between 11 p.m. and 1 a.m. — any remaining activity will likely be limited to scattered showers and thunder.

A northwest wind shift will follow a cold front that will move through the region overnight, bringing a sharp drop in humidity.

Cold front on the way

Timeline:

 A cold front moves in late tonight, bringing with it the slim chance of an isolated shower or brief thunderstorm. 

While there is still some disagreement about just how many showers will be able to get going, regardless any chance of rain isn't expected until around 10-11pm. 

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Areas to the northwest of I-4 will have the best chances of seeing any rain. By the time the rain reaches areas to the southeast, they will be fading and dissipating very quickly. 

Any leftover rain will wrap up and end well before sunrise Saturday morning. Lows will be falling into the mid to upper 50s by early tomorrow morning.

Weekend weather forecast

Looking ahead:

Beautiful weather will be in the works for this weekend, with highs in the mid-70s Saturday and upper-70s to near 80-degrees Sunday. Sunday morning, lows will be on the cooler side as they fall into the upper 40s and low 50s. 

Otherwise, we will remain rain-free for the next several days beyond tonight's cold front. However, we need the rain as many areas of Central Florida are now under a moderate to severe drought. 

High risk of brush fires

Gusty winds, warm temperatures and very low humidity levels will combine to create a high risk of brush and wildfires Saturday across Central Florida. Fire Weather Alerts are in effect, and officials strongly discourage any outdoor burning.

Despite the elevated fire danger, conditions will otherwise be pleasant, with afternoon highs in the 70s.

Chilly start to Sunday

A chilly start is expected Sunday morning, with lows dipping into the 40s and 50s across the region. However, temperatures will rebound quickly, with highs nearing 80 degrees by the afternoon under sunny skies.

We warm back up quickly looking ahead into next week, although temperatures will likely stay just below the 90-degree mark. Rain chances remain near zero throughout the workweek.

Meanwhile, drought conditions persist. Rainfall deficits since late last year have reached nearly six inches below normal in parts of Central Florida, with moderate to severe drought now reported across much of the region.

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The Source: This story was written based on information shared by the FOX 35 Storm Team on April 11, 2025. 

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