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The National Hurricane Center is monitoring a cluster of scattered showers and storms with a 50% chance of developing into a tropical system in two days and an 90% chance within the next seven days.
Gradual development is expected as it moves westward toward the Lesser Antilles, with a tropical depression likely forming early or midweek.
Local Forecast:
Saturday will be another hot day, with afternoon highs reaching the mid-90s. A heat advisory is in effect for all counties except Sumter until 7 p.m., with heat index values potentially hitting 110 degrees.
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Rain chances will increase to 50% after lunch, with a few thunderstorms possible, bringing heavy rain and gusty winds. By evening, most showers and storms are expected to move toward the east coast and diminish overnight.
Saharan dust is expected to arrive early this week, gradually affecting air quality. It will be hot and humid, with afternoon highs in the middle-to-upper 90s with moderate rain chances each day.
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