Higher storm chances for Central Florida this week
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Florida has seen a blistering summer, with several of its cities breaking previously established heat records. Although August will soon end, fall may not bring relief in the form of cooler temperatures.
The tropics continue to remain quiet, with no tropical cyclone activity expected over the next seven days. ➤ Track all active storms We're now in what historically are considered the busiest period of the Atlantic hurricane season.
A strong El Niño is expected to influence Florida's weather this fall and winter. The Old Farmer's Almanac predicts a cooler and drier fall for most of Florida. Both the Farmers' Almanac and the National Weather Service forecast a wetter-than-normal winter for the state.
Scattered showers and thunderstorms will develop in the afternoon hours, and some heavy downpours, gusty winds and lightning will all be possible.
The Climate Prediction Center's fall temperature outlook map shows when we can expect cooler weather to begin.
AccuWeather has lowered its predictions for the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, but continues to forecast three to five direct U.S. impacts.
The hottest temps so far this year are expected to slap Florida like a wet rag this weekend. National Weather predicted feels-like temps could reach 108 - or even higher - by the weekend in some areas. See your forecast by city/region. The hottest ...
Sunshine starts the day, but showers and storms return as tropical moisture builds across South Florida.