ORLANDO, Fla. – Dangerous heat conditions return to Central Florida as heat indices will climb back to 108-112° through the afternoon with actual temperatures in the mid 90s. Due to these temperatures, a heat advisory is in effect from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. for the entire area.
A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect for Sumter County until 8 p.m.
Remember to take cool breaks in the shade/AC, wear light-colored clothing and making sure you are drinking plenty of fluids to lower your chances of experiencing heat-related illnesses.
Due to the dangerous level of the heat, the News 6 Pinpoint Weather Team has designated Monday a Weather Alert Day.
If you are trying to beat the heat by heading to the beaches, red flags will be flying up and down the coastline due to the heightened risk of rip currents. Remember, if you venture into the waters to make sure you swim near a staffed lifeguard station.
Along with the heat, an upper level low over the Atlantic will place east Central Florida under a stormier weather pattern Monday and Tuesday afternoons with coverage up to 60-70%.
The more dominant west coast sea breeze will develop earlier in the day, producing scattered storms over the eastern half of the peninsula by 2 p.m. The highest coverage looks to be late in the afternoon and early evening hours from Lake County to along I-4 and toward the Space Coast. Most activity on the radar should diminish by 10 p.m.
The main hazards with these slow moving storms will be locally heavy rainfall with some stronger storms producing gusts (40-50 mph) and frequent cloud-to-ground lightning.
Rain chances are expected to remain high through Tuesday with a slight decrease by mid to late week.
TROPICS:
Hurricane Beryl made landfall early Monday morning just after reintensifying back into a hurricane. As Beryl tracks northeast over the U.S, tropical moisture will surge into areas as far north as the Great Lakes.
Other than Beryl, no new tropical development is expected within the next two to seven days.