Strong Storms Continue Near Central Florida, New Development Possible West of Orlando Tonight

iSkyNews and Media May 23, 2026

Central Florida weather alert: Strong storms near Lake County may trigger additional thunderstorm development west of Orlando, bringing lightning, gusty winds, and small hail.

National Weather Service in Melbourne

Strong thunderstorms continue across parts of Central Florida Saturday evening, with forecasters warning new storms could develop west of Orlando in the coming hours.

By Ciara Perez, Senior Multimedia Correspondent
iSkyNews.com (ISN) – Published May 23, 2026

News Brief

Strong thunderstorms continue impacting areas north and west of Lake County Saturday evening

Weather officials say storm outflow could spark new storm development west of Orlando

Frequent lightning, wind gusts up to 40 to 45 mph, and small hail remain possible

Residents in Central Florida urged to stay weather aware tonight

A line of strong thunderstorms continued to flare up across portions of Central Florida Saturday evening, with weather officials warning that additional storm development remains possible over the next several hours.

According to the National Weather Service in Melbourne, strong storms were active around 7:00 p.m. Saturday, May 23, particularly north and west of Lake County. Forecasters say outflow from those existing storms could help trigger new thunderstorm cells west of Orlando through the evening hours.

The greatest storm threat remains focused west of the Orlando metro area, including parts of Lake County, where the strongest cells may bring frequent lightning, wind gusts between 40 and 45 mph, and small hail.

While not everyone will see severe weather, rapidly changing conditions could bring sudden downpours, dangerous lightning, and gusty winds to areas that are currently dry.

If new storms develop, drivers could encounter reduced visibility and slick roadways during the evening commute or while heading out for weekend plans.

Residents are encouraged to keep an eye on radar updates, secure loose outdoor items, and move indoors immediately if thunder is heard.

Florida’s storm season is ramping up, and even quick-moving evening cells can become dangerous with little warning.

Source: National Weather Service Melbourne

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