The BriefToday begins what will be a sweltering weekend across Central Florida. Highs today will soar into the mid 90s for inland areas and closer to the low 90s along the Atlantic coast. Shower and storm chances will be lower today than days prior.

The county’s plan includes opening cooling centers with mister fans and bottled water and working with partners such as The Sharing Center and Rescue Outreach Mission to make sure they have the resources they need.

7/5/25 | Good morning east central Florida! ⛈️ Numerous showers and storms forecast today 💧 Localized rainfall amounts up to 4” possible 🏖️ Moderate risk of rip currents today 🌡️ Highs in the upper 80s to low 90s Have a good Saturday! pic.twitter.com/MJ8hGCsZnF Temperatures will be in the 80s most of the week.

A slightly drier day is on the way for Central Florida. A 60% chance of rain is anticipated, mainly for this afternoon. A few showers could sneak onshore in Brevard and Volusia county around 9am-12pm,

There is a severe weather threat of isolated thunder storms in Central Florida on Sunday, Spectrum News 13 meteorologist Greg Bennett said. Rain may bring damaging wind, hail, frequent lightening

Robert Haley, a meteorologist at the NWS in Melbourne, said high pressure aloft is pushing hot air down and making surface temperatures hotter, including a 108-degree heat index on Friday and up to 110-degree heat index on Saturday and Sunday. Temperatures could remain in the 100s through Monday, July 21, Haley said.

Central Florida to experience heavy rain and storms with potential for a tropical depression and lightning, as predicted by NWS Melbourne FL.