Orlando weather: Widespread afternoon showers across Central Florida on Thursday

Orlando Weather Forecast: July 26, 2023

Rain will linger into the overnight hours, especially along the Atlantic Coast. Later this week, winds will shift as a tropical wave approaches Florida.

ORLANDO, Fla. - Tonight's low: 77 degrees | Tomorrow's high: 91

Main weather concerns: Thursday brings much of the same weather pattern with afternoon showers, but the region will begin to see a shift in winds due to an approaching tropical wave. Highs will reach into the low 90s, and lows in the evening will drop into the 70s. Heat indexes will remain in the triple digits.

Rain chances kick up in the late morning hours across Osceola and Brevard counties. The showers will become more widespread by late afternoon.

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BEACHES: Rip current risk remains moderate through the rest of the week. Highs seaside hover in the upper 80s, with rain chances by 2-3 p.m. Surf remains small (knee-high) as a mix of distant swell moves into our local surf zones. High tide is around 2:30 p.m., low tide settles in around 8 a.m.

THEME PARKS: Hot temps and lots of humidity at the attractions. Showers and storms appear likely by 4 p.m. and should continue through the early evening. Highs will reach the low 90s before the rain arrives, then cooler with temperatures in the 80s under cloudier conditions the rest of the day.

OUTLOOK: A weak tropical wave located Northeast of the Bahamas will slowly move closer to Florida. While this feature won't develop into a storm, it will enhance rain chances by Thursday and Friday. Rain chances then stand at 60%+. Heavy downpours and lightning look likely during this time. Temperatures will remain in the 90s during the days, and 70s will be common for the overnights.

TRACKING THE TROPICS: The FOX 35 Storm Team is monitoring one tropical wave south of Bermuda and northeast of the Bahamas. The has little to no chance of further development but will bring moisture to the state later this week.

The second feature is located over the Far Eastern Tropical Atlantic, current developmental odds stand near 40% over the next seven days. Some models develop this feature, others do not. We're watching and tracking this for you!