Memorial Day weekend forecast for Orlando and Central Florida
ORLANDO, Fla. – Get ready for a classic Central Florida kick-off to summer. Expect hot days and those familiar afternoon storms for Central Florida this Memorial Day weekend.
Saturday began on the dry side, but showers and thunderstorms are expected to roll in later this afternoon and stick around into the evening. If you’re heading out for plans after 1 p.m., keep an umbrella close. Forecast highs are soaring to the upper 80s and lower 90s, with heat index values likely to feel like the triple digits. Rain chances will rise from around 20% late in the morning up to 40 to 50% by evening.
Looking ahead to Memorial Day, the forecast is for a drier stretch, though a few showers and storms are still possible. Still, lower rain chances mean more time to enjoy those outdoor barbecues or take in the sunshine safely…