Orlando weather: More rain, gusty winds for Central Florida

Orlando PM Weather forecast: Rain, gusty winds persist until the weekend

Another gloomy day is ahead for April 8 with rain and gusty winds predicted for the remainder of the week. A bright and sunny weekend is in store. 

ORLANDO, Fla. - With more gloomy weather ahead, Central Florida is continuing to brace for heavy rains and 40 mile per hour winds. While the next 24 hours will remain damp and blustery, a significant warming trend is set to take over just in time for the weekend.

Tonight: Mist, drizzle and high winds

Expect a soggy and raw evening across the region. A thick blanket of clouds will stick around tonight, accompanied by intermittent showers, drizzle, and mist.

Inland areas can expect gusts between 25 and 40 mph, while the coast remains under 40+ mph winds. Temperatures will be steady but chilly for April, hovering in the 60s overnight.

Thursday: Another gloomy day ahead

If you were hoping for sunshine tomorrow, you’ll have to wait one more day. Thursday will be another "inside day" with:

Highs: Reaching the mid 70s.

Conditions: Gloomy with frequent showers and heavy bursts of rain at times.

Thunder: Fortunately, no thunderstorms are expected at this time.

Beach Warning: Dangerous surf through Saturday

The Atlantic coast remains treacherous. A high rip current threat and breaking waves of six feet or higher will persist through Saturday. Local officials advise staying out of the water until conditions calm down significantly on Sunday.

Sunshine and warmth this weekend

As the weekend arrives, dry air finally pushes out the moisture.

Saturday: Winds begin to die down as the sun returns.

Sunday: Lighter winds and full sunshine return to Central Florida.

Next Week: We move into a fast-warming trend. Highs will climb through the 80s, with some inland areas potentially hitting the upper 80s by the end of next week.

After this current wet spell clears out, it appears Central Florida will enter a prolonged dry period.

Coming Thursday: The 2026 hurricane forecast

In addition to the local rain, tomorrow marks a major date for tropical weather enthusiasts. On Thursday, April 9, at 10:00 AM EDT, Colorado State University (CSU) will release its highly anticipated 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season Forecast.

FOX 35’s Brooks Garner and Jessica Dobson will provide live, comprehensive coverage as the numbers come in. Stay tuned to on Good Day Orlando and FOX 35 + for a deep dive into what the upcoming season may hold for Florida.