The heat has been the story again on Thursday in Central Florida.
In Daytona Beach, we did get a new record high. The temp shot up to 97, breaking the old record from 1978.
In Orlando, the high also hit 97, but we missed a record by 1 degree.
For Friday, expect much more of the same.
Friday Forecast
Wind: Increasing from the south-southwest at 15-20mph, gusting up to 30mph.
Temperature: Afternoon highs range from the low to upper 90s, with mostly to partly sunny skies.
Heat Index: Feeling like the upper 90s to low 100s.
Rain and Storms: Isolated to scattered showers and isolated lightning storms are likely in the afternoon and overnight, mainly over Lake, Volusia, Seminole, Brevard, Orange, and northern Osceola counties. Rain chances will be running 20 to
Severe Weather Risk: Areas along and north of a line from southern Brevard to northwest Osceola counties have a marginal risk for severe storms, with the main hazards being wind gusts up to 40-60 mph, small hail, and lightning strikes.
Safety Reminders
- Stay hydrated and take frequent breaks if working or spending time outdoors.
- Though heat index values are below advisory criteria, the high temperatures can still pose risks, especially for those working outside or in direct sunlight,
The cold front moves southward across the region overnight into Saturday morning, clearing the area by Saturday afternoon.
High pressure builds in behind the front, ensuring a relatively calm and stable weather pattern for Saturday and Sunday.
On Sunday, high pressure continues shifting eastward across the southeast US, keeping the frontal boundary to our south.
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