Orlando weather: Heavy rain, flooding risk for Florida’s East Coast on Friday
Orlando Weather Forecast PM: October 9th, 2025
FOX 35 Storm Team Senior Meteorologist Noah Bergren is tracking a recap of Hurricane Milton from 1 year ago, and a Weather Impact Day for potential flooding Friday.
ORLANDO, Fla. - Gusty east winds and rounds of heavy rain are expected to continue overnight along Central Florida’s east coast, creating dangerous surf and a high risk of rip currents.
Meanwhile, the area eagerly awaits a cold front that is expected to creep in on Sunday and into Monday.
What will the weather look like tonight?
What To Expect:
Rain continues through the overnight hours with the heaviest bands forecast to fall east of Orlando, where several inches could accumulate by morning.
Overnight temperatures are expected to drop into the low 70s.
A Coastal Flood Advisory remains in place for essentially all of our Central Florida beaches and coastlines. Minor coastal flooding and beach erosion will be possible as the King Tide ushers in higher-than-normal water levels.
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A high risk of rip currents is also in place for our local beaches, and local officials are urging beachgoers to stay out of the water even if you're a strong swimmer.
What will the weather look like on Friday?
What's next:
An area of low pressure could develop sometime Friday off the East coast of Florida. Exactly where and when will play a big role in how much rain we will see.
Friday has been designated a FOX 35 Weather Impact Day due to the potential for significant rainfall and localized flooding, particularly along and east of the Interstate 95 corridor.
The most widespread and intense rain is expected through the morning and midday hours, with some showers lingering into the afternoon and evening.
With the data we have now, it appears likely that we will have multiple rounds of heavy rain and a few storms that will make their way onshore. Once again, near the coast is where the highest amount of rain will fall, and multiple inches could fall at that.
Parts of Flagler, Volusia and Brevard counties could see 6 inches or more of rain, with isolated totals approaching 8 inches.
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With the amount of rain and coastal flooding that has already taken place, this could lead to more flooding and potential flash flooding issues.
It will also be quite windy, with speeds up to 30–35 mph or greater. A Wind Advisory has already been issued for Flagler County, with an expansion to other counties possible.
The rain and clouds will keep high temperatures in the upper 70s to low 80s.
What will the weather look like for the weekend?
Looking Ahead:
Conditions are expected to gradually improve Saturday, with clouds and a few passing showers lingering through midday as low pressure moves away from Florida.
By late Saturday and into Sunday, skies will clear rapidly.
Saturday will be a bit of a mixed bag, as there's a 40% chance of a few showers along with some passing clouds.
We're getting consistent signs that Sunday and into Monday will feature much drier and more pleasant air along with minimal to no chances of rain as a result of our cold front.
Plan for lower humidity, less rain and temperatures dipping down into the 60s for lows Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday morning.
Mostly sunny skies, lower humidity, and cooler, crisp air can be expected in the mornings with afternoon highs in the mid-80s.
The Source: This story was written based on information shared by the FOX 35 Storm Team on Oct. 9, 2025.