Orlando weather: How hot will it get today? When could it storm?

Orlando AM Weather Forecast: July 12, 2025

Meteorologist T.J. Springer talks more heat and higher rain chances as we progress through the 7-Day. Here's the latest!

ORLANDO, Fla. - Saturday will be hot and humid in Orlando/Central Florida with a chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms.

How hot will it get today in Orlando? 

The high temperatures across Central Florida are forecast to be in the mid 90s – above-average for the season. With the added humidity, the heat index – or feels like temperature – will be in the mid-100s.

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Rain forecast: Spotty showers; a few could be strong

There is a chance of some spotty showers or thunderstorms during the early afternoon and evening hours due to the heat and the sea breezes. Showers and thunderstorms will likely be spotty and scattered throughout. Some of those could be stronger due to instability in the atmosphere and moisture in the air.

Sunday forecast: Showers, thunderstorms more widespread

Sunday's weather forecast is similar: hot, humid, with more of a chance for widespread showers and thunderstorms. However, it will not be a total washout.

Sunday should start dry and sunny. Storm chances increase in the afternoon and will likely last through the evening. Highs will be a touch cooler than Saturday, though still in the 90s. Rain chances are at 50%.

Tracking the tropics: Tropical development near Florida possible 

The FOX 35 Storm Team and Climate Prediction Center are monitoring an area of low pressure that could develop in the Gulf. A disturbance in the Atlantic looks to work around the ridge of high pressure and slide into the Gulf. The Gulf temperatures are very warm, which is why there is the potential for some tropical disturbance to develop.

Too early to tell at this point. 

Regardless of development, it looks to bring widespread showers and thunderstorms to Florida next week, Monday - Wednesday.