Orlando weather: Drier air brings fewer storms, but rain returns by Labor Day weekend

Loading Video…

This browser does not support the Video element.

Orlando Weather Forecast PM: August 27, 2025

FOX 35 Storm Team Senior Meteorologist Noah Bergren is tracking rising shower and storm chances into Labor Day weekend.

Drier air is moving into Central Florida, keeping humidity and storm chances lower for Thursday. 

What will the weather be like tonight?

What to Expect:

Isolated downpours are still possible through the evening, but showers are expected to taper off later, with skies clearing overnight and temperatures dropping into the mid-70s.

What will the weather be like heading into the weekend?

What to Expect:

By the end of the work week, the cold front bringing in the drier air will retreat north, allowing more tropical moisture to return across the state. 

CLICK TO DOWNLOAD THE FOX LOCAL APP

Rain will become more widespread on Thursday and Friday, though it is not expected to be a total washout. 

Highs will remain in the low 90s on Thursday, with afternoon and evening storms tapering off by the early overnight hours.

SIGN-UP FOR FOX 35'S BREAKING NEWS, DAILY NEWS NEWSLETTERS

What will the weather be like next week?

What to Expect:

The relief won’t last long. The same front delivering the drier air is expected to drift back north, allowing tropical moisture to return. 

For Labor Day weekend, mornings are expected to be mostly clear, making them ideal for outdoor activities. Afternoon and evening plans may need to move indoors as showers and thunderstorms increase. 

Main threats include heavy rain, frequent lightning, gusty winds, and the possibility of small hail in stronger storms. Cloud cover is expected to keep highs slightly cooler, lingering in the upper 80s.

Meteorologists recommend keeping backup plans for outdoor Labor Day activities.

The Source: This story was written based on information shared by the FOX 35 Storm Team on Aug. 27, 2025. 

Weather Forecast