Orlando Weather Forecast: Heat index soars; here's how it will get tomorrow

Weather Forecast: August 1, 2022

FOX 35 Storm Team Meteorologist Brooks Garner has a look at this week's tropical activity.

WHAT IS THE WEATHER FORECAST FOR TODAY AROUND ORLANDO?

Tomorrow's forecast high: 93 degrees
Tonight's forecast low: 75 degrees

Main weather concerns: Tuesday, we're back to the numerous afternoon thunderstorms after a dry and hot weekend. Main concerns will be torrential rain, deadly lightning and gusty winds. One or two may go severe, but the overall chance is <5%.

WHAT IS THE WEATHER FORECAST FOR WALT DISNEY WORLD, UNIVERSAL, AND SEAWORLD?

Steamy and stifling tomorrow, with feels-like temps around 104°. It'll be dry in the morning and fine for activities, but after 2pm all bets are off, for the potential of a few spotty downpours. Then after 5pm numerous storms are possible, continuing thru 8pm before dissipating in the evening.

WHAT IS THE WEATHER FORECAST FOR THE BEACHES IN CENTRAL FLORIDA?

Sunny first 3/4 of the day with 1-2' waves on the east coast and a water temp of 85°, air temp of 88°. Winds southeast (onshore) at 12 mph. Afternoon lightning storms are possible -- especially on the Brevard Beaches.

LOOKING AHEAD: Typical Summer-time daily storms featuring heavy rain and lots of lightning. Lowest rain chance Thursday @ 30%, just in time for the double launch from Cape Canaveral. The tropics remain silent with storm formation NOT expected for the next 5 days.