The Brief
- Monday has been declared a FOX 35 Weather Impact Day, with strong to severe storms expected across Central Florida.
- Timeline: 2 p.m. – 8 p.m.
- Main weather threats: Torrential rain, gusty winds, lightning, hail, and the potential for a brief tornado.
- Advisories & Alerts: Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 9 p.m. for Florida’s Atlantic Coast, Palm Coast down to Miami. Severe thunderstorm warning for Brevard, Volusia counties.
ORLANDO, Fla. – Monday has been declared a FOX 35 Weather Impact Day as we’re tracking a stormy afternoon across Central Florida, with several severe storms possible east of Interstate 4.
Rain and thunderstorms are forecast to develop during the afternoon and evening hours, potentially impacting school pickup, the evening rush hour, or dinnertime plans.
A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for 12 Florida counties until 9 p.m. Here are the Central Florida counties included: Brevard County, Orange County, Seminole County, Oceola County, and Volusia County.
Monday Forecast: Afternoon thunderstorms possible
What to expect
The FOX 35 Storm Team said thunderstorms – some strong – could develop Monday afternoon and evening across Central Florida, especially along the Atlantic coast.
The NWS’s Melbourne Office said Brevard County and the Treasure coast now have a Slight Risk (Level 2 of 5). The main weather threats are damaging winds, large hail (coin-sized), and the potential for a brief tornado along the sea breeze.
Timeline: When are the thunderstorms expected to reach Orlando, Central Florida?
Timeline
The best chances of rain will be from roughly between 2 p.m to 8 p.m. A few strong storms will be possible, mainly for areas along and southeast of the I-4 corridor.
The FOX 35 Weather Impact Day will end around sunset, when storms taper off for the night.
What are the main weather threats?
The main weathe threats are:
- Potential for a brief, isolated tornado (mainly along eastern coast)
Tonight’s forecast
As the sun sets this evening, our rain and storm chances will gradually wind down. As we dry things out, skies will turn mostly clear. It will remain mild and muggy overnight as well with lows in the mid to upper 60s.
What will the weather look like for the rest of the week?
Looking ahead
Hot temperatures and daily rounds of rain stick with us for what will essentially be the rest of the work week. Afternoon temperatures will climb to near 90-degrees for highs.
Isolated to scattered showers and storms can be expected most afternoons through Friday. Higher and more significant chances of showers and storms will take shape for the Mother’s Day weekend.
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The Source
This story was written based on information shared by the FOX 35 Storm Team on May 5, 2025.
