ORLANDO, Fla. – If you’ve been hoping the recent downpours would ease Central Florida’s drought, there’s some disappointing news. While parts of the area picked up notable rainfall this week—like nearly three and a half inches around Palm Coast and three inches near Cape Canaveral—those showers haven’t put a dent in the region’s stubborn drought.
Weekend forecast: More sunshine, heat, and a slim chance for showers
High temperatures are expected to push into the low 90s from Friday through Sunday. An onshore breeze will keep things feeling comfortable at the coast, but also bring an elevated rip current risk to beaches
Clouds, if any, will be scarce and radar is expected to stay quiet. As some moisture tries to return late Saturday and Sunday, only a “dotted shower or two” is possible, mostly in southern parts of the state, with rain chances staying low—generally about 20 to 30 percent. This dry stretch should continue into early next week, with highs remaining in the upper 80s to low 90s.
Expect perfect conditions for evening dog walks, according to the News 6 Pinpoint Weather Dog Walking Forecast—no rain boots or rain gear needed. And if you want to show off your pet’s weather style, submit a photo at ClickOrlando.com Pins for a chance to be featured on air!
Looking ahead: Hurricane season preparation begins
With hurricane season officially two weeks away, now’s a good time to stay weather aware. Starting May 15, the National Hurricane Center will begin issuing tropical outlooks four times a day, highlighting areas in the Atlantic with potential for tropical development. The first storm name on the 2026 list is Arthur. Jordan Patrick explains that an El Niño pattern is expected, which is likely to bring “slightly less than average” tropical activity this year, but Central Florida is always encouraged to keep an eye on the tropics as the season gets underway.