Sweltering heat and fireworks! It must be July! 🥵

Extreme HEAT and not much of a break in sight! 🌞👙

It’s been as hot as a firecracker y’all!

Hey Insiders! It’s meteorologist Troy Bridges!

This extreme heat came just in time for all the fireworks celebrations on Independence Day this week.

With feels-like temperatures up to 110 to 113° at times, it has been dangerously hot across Central Florida.

It’s not over yet!

A big dome of high pressure continues to dominate much of the southeast. Eventually we will see the high break down, and rain chances will help to cool us down in the coming weeks. When I say cool, I mean temperatures back close to average! That means highs in the LOW 90s rather than actual temperatures in the upper 90s with feels like temperatures near 110° or higher.

For more on this weekend’s hot temperatures and increasing rain chances, click here.

Earth’s Hottest Day Ever 🥵

Hey insiders it’s meteorologist Candace Campos, and while writing this, I just sent a very hefty payment to my energy company — this past month was painful! And while everyone here in Central Florida is cranking the AC full blast, the rest of the world is also trying to keep it cool.

Early data shows that the Earth broke a record for hottest day ever on Monday, and has continued to smash records since then. Click here to see how hot it’s been and how Central Florida ranks this year for hottest year on record.

While we continue to roast through the summer, here are some good tips on staying cool but also spotting if you or someone you know is suffering from a heat-related illness.

Forecasting Change: Sweltering summer nights 🥵

Hey Insiders, this is chief meteorologist Tom Sorrells with this week’s story on Forecasting Change. We’re going to take a look at the increase in “Extremely Hot Days.”

Here in Orlando, we have added seven Extremely Hot Days since 1970. Click here to read more.

Understanding rip currents could very well save your life🌊

Summertime brings big heat, big crowds, and a big urge to enjoy some time at the coast often cooling down by taking a dip in the ocean. Hey there Insiders! Meteorologist Samara Cokinos here to break down rip currents.

Rip currents can be hard to spot and a lot of people either don’t know how to identify one or they don’t think it’s that big of a deal. Trust me, some of my own family members have thought time after time that the rip current is something they could beat. They were incorrect. Water is strong.

Read more about rip currents and how to survive if you get caught in one by clicking here.

Heading to the beach? Know what the beach flags mean? 🏖️

It’s summer and we’re all trying to find ways to beat the heat! The beach always sounds like a great idea but it can be a hazard sometimes if you’re going out for a swim. Hi Insiders, meteorologist Michelle Morgan here to break down what the beach flags mean and ways to recognize when it’s a good time to go in the water.

Here’s a breakdown on what each flag means.

🎆Science In The Sky🔥

Troy mentioned firecrackers at the top of the newsletter, but do you know how they get their color? What’s up guys, meteorologist Jonathan Kegges here to talk about the science in the sky. The Fourth may be over (crazy) unless you have festive neighbors that continue to set off fireworks long after the holiday.

Anyway, if you were wondering how the holiday staple gets its color, click here! It’s pretty cool! I think it is at least!