Orlando weather: Sweltering temperatures and muggy conditions through the weekend

Orlando PM Weather Forecast: May 17, 2025

The heat is on and our sweltering stretch continues. Meteorologist T.J. Springer breaks down the what to expect and lets us know if there is any rain or relief in sight.

ORLANDO, Fla. - Sweltering heat is persisting across Central Florida this weekend with temperatures expected to reach near-record highs.

Here's a look at the weather forecast for tonight and into the future.

What will the weather look like tonight?

What To Expect:

If you have any outdoor plans this evening, the heat and humidity will be the only things you have to contend with. We'll see plenty of sunshine through the rest of the day with just a few clouds overnight.

Temperatures remain above normal, and we'll keep the mugginess around. Lows look to only slide back into the lower and middle 70s. Some of our northern neighborhoods look a touch cooler, falling back into the upper 60s.

With this high pressure center in control, a mainly clear night is on the docket.

What will the weather look like tomorrow?

What's next:

High pressure continues to dominate our weather pattern as the weekend winds down.

We'll essentially see a repeat of Saturday with highs in the middle and upper 90s. Dew points will likely rise back up close to 70°, if not spike into the lower 70s.

Be sure to stay hydrated if you have to be outside for any prolonged periods, and remember to wear light-colored clothing.

Sunday night will be muggy and warm with lows in the lower to middle 70s along with a starry sky.

What will the weather look like next week?

Dig deeper:

After some drought relief from all the rain last week, the dry conditions prevail as we progress through the upcoming workweek. This will worsen the drought once again. This, combined with a summer sizzle, will make it feel unbearable at times outdoors.

Temperatures stay well above average, climbing back into the upper 90s from Monday through Wednesday of next week. The heat is combined with plenty of sunshine, so be sure you remember your sunscreen and hat!

The ridge of high pressure holds strong through midweek, but we then start to see some changes developing by Thursday. This ridge looks to break down as a cold front moves our way. We could see a few showers and thunderstorms as it swings through Central Florida.

With the heat comes lots of instability in the atmosphere. With that, some stronger to potentially severe storms could be on the table. This will be something we'll be watching! The dynamics in the atmosphere aren't looking quite as impressive as they did earlier, which could limit the severe weather potential overall.

Behind this system, dew points and temperatures relax, bringing at least a little relief from the sweltering conditions.

Highs will dip back into the middle and upper 80s on Friday under just a few clouds.

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