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Orlando weather: Hot Memorial Day weekend with pop-up storms and rising rain chances

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Published  May 23, 2025 6:22am EDT
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The Brief

    • Orlando weather will turn hot and humid this Memorial Day weekend, with afternoon highs nearing the mid-90s and scattered pop-up storms expected.
    • Rain chances increase on Monday as the rainy season pattern begins across Central Florida.

ORLANDO, Fla. - Orlando will see hot, humid conditions this Memorial Day weekend with scattered afternoon storms and increasing rain chances starting Monday.

What will the weather look like tonight?

What to expect:

Expect to see a few showers and storms pop up through the rest of the afternoon and evening. The main rain chances stay south of Orlando and the theme parks. These showers and storms will be very hit-and-miss, bringing some quick rain and a few rumbles of thunder. 

There is a marginal chance level 1 out of 5 of an isolated strong storm in Eastern Orange, Southern Brevard and Osceola counties. The main impacts include strong winds, hail and a rotating storm or two.

Rain and storms fizzle out later tonight. Conditions will stay muggy and temperatures will fall in the low 70s.

What will the weather look like this Memorial Day weekend?

What to expect:

Into the weekend, a few splash and dash showers and storms will be possible along with the return of hot and humid weather. Looking at a few typical afternoon pop up storms. Afternoon high temperatures will be approaching the mid 90s, so get ready for a HOT weekend. 

Saturday will be the pick of the weekend if you do have any BBQs planned! 

Sunday will have more storms through the afternoon, so be prepared for some scattered downpours. Overnight lows will be in the low 70s.

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What will the weather look like next week?

What to expect:

MEMORIAL DAY: On Monday, Memorial Day, the rainy season starts to take shape. Rain chances are on the rise, and we will start to fall into the daily pop-up afternoon showers and storms across all of central Florida.

Be prepared for hot temperatures and humid conditions for Memorial Day get-togethers!

NEXT WEEK:  The rest of the work week features daily rounds of afternoon showers and storms as well.

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The Source: This story was written based on information shared by the FOX 35 Storm Team on May 23, 2025. 

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