Orlando weather: Hot, humid night ahead with heat index up to 118 degrees Tuesday

Orlando Weather Forecast PM: July 28, 2025

FOX 35 Storm Team Senior Meteorologist Noah Bergren is tracking even hotter weather coming for Tuesday.

ORLANDO, Fla. - Central Florida faced a sweltering Monday with with highs breaking 100 degrees. It will be followed by another dangerously hot day on Tuesday with heat index values expected to soar as high as 118 and only limited relief from scattered afternoon storms.

What will the weather look like tonight?

What to expect:

One or two thunderstorms are possible through 9 p.m., but most areas will remain dry. Significant heat will linger into the night, with overnight lows near 80 degrees. It will still feel like the 90s as late as midnight.

What will the weather look like tomorrow?

Looking ahead:

High temperatures will be similar to Monday, ranging from 96 to 101 degrees, with slightly higher humidity. 

The heat index is expected to peak between 108 and 118 degrees across the area Tuesday afternoon under a mostly sunny sky. A few afternoon thunderstorms are possible but will be limited. Some areas may experience record-breaking heat.

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What will the weather look like for the remainder of the week?

Looking ahead:

The intense heat will gradually taper off later in the week rather than ending abruptly. Temperatures will remain above the seasonal average of 92 degrees through the upcoming weekend.

Tuesday is expected to be the hottest day of this heat spell. Rain chances will increase each afternoon and evening throughout the week, with temperatures gradually trending downward. 

The heat index may still reach above 105 degrees from Wednesday through Saturday afternoons, but values above 110 are not expected. 

Afternoon thunderstorm activity will return to typical levels for late July and early August by the end of the week.

Tracking the Tropics

What to expect:

The Atlantic basin remains quiet, with no areas of official development currently expected, according to the National Hurricane Center. While over 100 tropical waves typically occur each year, they are normal and not inherently dangerous. 

A tropical wave, or an area of thunderstorms, can sometimes develop into a tropical system or hurricane, but none of the current waves are forecast to do so. 

There is some potential for development next week, but the odds are low and not currently concerning.

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