Central Florida storm chances increase for Friday, could linger into evening hours

ORLANDO, Fla. - WHAT IS THE WEATHER FORECAST FOR TODAY AROUND ORLANDO?

Tonight’s forecast low: 76 degrees
Tomorrow's forecast high: 96 degrees

MAIN WEATHER CONCERNS:

We have a hot Friday ahead. Temperatures will be in the mid to upper-90s across the interior and low-90s along the coast with feels like temperatures soaring to the triple digits. Showers and storms will be at 30%-40% coverage tomorrow afternoon. The shower and storm activity will be scattered across the interior of the Florida peninsula. You can expect frequent lightning, gusty winds up to 40 mph, and heavy rainfall within these storms. Be sure to check your FOX 35 STORM TEAM WEATHER APP for the latest developments.

WHAT IS THE WEATHER FORECAST FOR WALT DISNEY WORLD, UNIVERSAL, AND SEAWORLD?

It will be another hot day at the theme parks on Friday and this weekend. Afternoon highs will be near 96 degrees with a lot of sunshine. Keep your sunscreen handy. Showers and storms are possible, and the rain will start around 3 pm.

WHAT IS THE WEATHER FORECAST FOR THE BEACHES IN CENTRAL FLORIDA?

If you are headed to the Atlantic beaches tomorrow, the chance for storms will be at 20% along the immediate coast. Temperatures will be warm in the low-90s with a high UV Index so reapply your sunscreen. There is a moderate risk of rip currents.

LOOKING AHEAD:

Rain chances will be around 40% coverage on Friday and this weekend. It will be warm with temperatures heating up to the widespread mid to upper-90s. Feels like temperatures soar to the triple digits, so stay safe in this heat. 

The tropics remain quiet with no tropical activity expected within the next 5 days. We continue to track Saharan Dust moving off the coast of Africa and across the Atlantic. If anything changes the FOX 35 Storm Team will be the first to let you know.