Orlando weather: Temperatures to fire up across Central Florida, heat index could soar to triple digits

Orlando Weather Forecast: May 16, 2024

After a mostly quiet Thursday, storms will be moving across Florida on Friday morning. Most of the inclement weather will remain over North Central Florida by late morning. Midday showers are also possible in Orlando and areas north of the city.

ORLANDO, Fla. - Central Florida can expect a blend of clouds and sunshine on Friday.

A weakening line of showers and storms is approaching the region, and some areas may experience a leftover shower or downpour around midday.

High temperatures on Friday will be in the low to mid-90s across most of the region, and the severe weather threat remains to our north, with the possibility of a late morning storm around Ocala or Gainesville.

As the weekend progresses, Saturday is forecast to bring a mix of clouds and sunshine, accompanied by the hottest temperatures of the year so far. Heat index values could exceed 105°F in specific locations. Additionally, a few cooling seabreeze showers are possible on Saturday afternoon near coastal areas.

Due to an approaching front, there is a higher likelihood of more widespread, scattered showers and storms on Sunday. Some of these storms could be strong.

A few isolated seabreeze showers and storms are possible on Saturday, with highs in the mid-90s.

There are better chances that storms will take shape on Sunday, with multiple waves of off-and-on rain and storms.

Looking ahead to next week, temperatures are expected to decrease slightly, with highs in the lower 90s. Humidity levels will also decrease slightly.

In addition to local weather, meteorologists are monitoring the Eastern Pacific for the potential formation of Tropical Storm "Aletta" in the coming days.