Weather

Thunderstorms in Central Florida prompted a ground stop at Orlando International Airport (MCO) on Sunday evening, temporarily halting incoming flights and causing significant delays.

With the start of hurricane season just days away, FEMA, the federal agency tasked with disaster response, is "not ready," internal documents show.

As the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season approaches, federal and university forecasters are urging residents to prepare for what could be another active year. 

The National Weather Service in Melbourne issued a Flash Flood Warning Sunday for northwestern Brevard County and southeastern Volusia County due to heavy rainfall from slow-moving thunderstorms.

NOAA released its prediction for the 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season, which begins June 1. NOAA is predicting an above-average season.

UPDATE 2:10 p.m. - Severe thunderstorm warning canceled, according to NWS.

Orlando weather: Heat, humidity ahead of a stormy afternoon to conclude weekend

Fire crews from Volusia and Seminole counties, along with the Florida Forest Service, responded late Saturday afternoon to multiple brush fires near Lake Harney, with smoke visible throughout the Geneva area and neighboring communities.

A series of strong thunderstorms moved through parts of Central Florida on Saturday afternoon, prompting multiple severe thunderstorm warnings and bringing reports of high winds, hail, and heavy rain.

A strong storm system swept through southeast Palm Bay on Saturday afternoon, toppling a large oak tree onto a home and prompting unconfirmed reports of a small tornado, officials said.

The National Weather Service issued multiple Severe Thunderstorm Warnings Saturday afternoon for areas of east central Florida, warning of damaging winds and large hail as storms moved through the region.

Saturday morning starts off mild and humid with temperatures in the low 70s. Partly cloudy skies are on tap through the rest of the morning and afternoon. High temperatures will be approaching the mid 90s, but with the humidity and a high UV index, temps will feel like the upper 90s. 

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