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Live radar: Typical July weather expected across Central Florida, with daily storms

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FOX 35 Orlando
Weather Forecast
Updated June 29, 2026 9:10 PM EDT Published June 29, 2026 6:16 AM EDT

 

The Brief

    • A Heat Advisory is in place for most of Central Florida on Monday, with "feels-like" temperatures rising above 100.
    • Afternoon and evening showers and storms are expected every day this week.
    • The 4th of July weekend is expected to be hot and humid, with the potential for heavy rain.

ORLANDO, Fla. - Central Florida is expected to see a typical early July weather pattern this week, with hot temperatures and storms but no significant tropical threats through at least the next week.

Daily downpours and storms

Afternoon and evening scattered showers and storms remain in the forecast each and every day this week, and even into the 4th of July weekend.

For Tuesday, a fading front will set to our north, helping to increase moisture and storm chances across the region. Along with the heavy rain, a few isolated strong/severe storms are possible with gusty winds of 50 to 60 mph or more possible and frequent lightning. The main timeline of the rain will once again take place over the course of the afternoon and evening hours.

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Rain chances increase later this week

The rest of the work week features additional rounds of more sea breeze driven by scattered showers and storms.

Rain chances are forecast to increase again beginning Thursday, with more widespread afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms expected through the weekend. Some storms could produce heavy downpours and gusty winds.

Heat indexes will also climb by late this week with a slight cooling on Wednesday. 

Fourth of July outlook

Looking ahead into the 4th of July holiday weekend, the forecast features a very Florida-like set-up.

This means afternoon downpours and storms will be paired with hot and humid temperatures.

A total wash-out isn't anticipated, but do plan for a 60% chance of showers and storms that will bring the potential of heavy soaking rain, gusty winds and frequent lightning.

If you have outdoor plans to celebrate, just keep a close eye on the skies and have a safe place to shelter from the lightning.

Remember, if you can hear the roar of thunder, you're within striking distance of lightning!

Temperature wise, it's going to be steamy. Afternoon highs will climb into the low and middle 90s as feels-like temperatures reach the low 100s.

The Source: The information used in this story was provided by the FOX 35 Storm Team. 

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