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Orlando weather: Cooler weather, rain on the way for Central Florida after steamy weekend

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Published  April 6, 2025 9:49am EDT
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Orlando PM Weather Forecast: April 5, 2025

he heat and humidity are the big weather headlines once again but we're tracking a cold front across the Midwest. Meteorologist Laurel Blanchard lets us know when the storms arrive and how much our temperatures fall behind it.

ORLANDO, Fla. - Central Florida’s steamy and breezy weekend will soon come to an end as a cold front brings cooler temperatures and an increased chance of rain early in the workweek.

Weekend Wrap-Up

What to Expect:

Saturday’s warmth continues into Sunday evening with partly cloudy skies, humid air, and gusty breezes. A few isolated showers may pop up due to the Seabreeze, though most of the region is expected to stay dry. Overnight lows Sunday will fall into the upper 60s to low 70s under partly cloudy skies.

Rain and Cold Front Arrive Early Week

What to Expect:

The next big change in the weather pattern arrives Monday night into Tuesday as a cold front tied to the severe weather outbreak across the Midwest and Southeast moves into Central Florida.

This front will break the current hot and humid stretch, dropping highs from the low 90s Monday to the 70s by Tuesday. Rain chances will ramp up Monday night and continue into Tuesday morning, making for a slick and potentially stormy morning commute.

Storm Outlook

What to Expect:

A few isolated storms could form Monday afternoon ahead of the front, particularly along the I-95 corridor. The window for those storms is between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m., with a 30% chance of development, and a couple of them could be strong.

By Monday night, more widespread showers and storms are expected. FOX 51 counties are under a Slight Risk (2/5) for severe weather, while Marion and Sumter counties are under a Marginal Risk (1/5). Although overnight timing may limit storm strength, wind shear could still support isolated strong or severe storms.

Main threats include:

  • Heavy rainfall
  • Gusty winds
  • Frequent lightning

FOX 35 Weather Impact Day: Tuesday, April 8

Widespread rain and embedded thunderstorms are forecast Tuesday morning as the front moves through, with downpours and gusty winds likely. The severe threat will gradually decrease through the day, but Osceola and Brevard counties could still see evening showers or isolated thunderstorms.

High temperatures Tuesday and Wednesday will fall into the mid-to-upper 70s, bringing the region back to seasonable conditions for April.

Looking Ahead

Cooler, more average spring weather will settle in for Wednesday and Thursday, with a few stray coastal showers possible due to an east wind. A second cold front arrives by the weekend, potentially bringing another round of scattered showers and storms across the region.

More radar maps from FOX 35 Storm Tracker Radar

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The Source: This story was written based on information shared by the FOX 35 Storm Team on April 6, 2025.

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