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A high pressure "heat dome" is sitting over the northern Gulf and spinning dry, hot air towards Florida. The hot air combined with high humidity is driving the heat indexes into the triple digits. While it feels hot outside, it has not reached the criteria this weekend for a heat advisory.
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FOX 35 Orlando on MSNOrlando weather: FOX 35 Weather Impact Day, warning of extreme heatAnother day of above-normal high temperatures and heat indices are on the way for the second half of the weekend across Central Florida. Highs will reach the low 90s near the coast and will approach the upper 90s for inland areas. Once we factor in the elevated humidity levels, feel-like temperatures will range from 107-111°.
ORLANDO, Fla. - Temperatures will sizzle back in the mid 90s for the weekend and early next week. The humidity will really make things feel hot with heat indices reaching levels as high as 110°+. Heat advisories will most likely be issued for this weekend and possibly early parts of next week.
People who are specifically sensitive to the dust can have worsened allergies,” said a meteorologist with the National Weather Service.
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FOX 35 Orlando on MSNFOX 35 Weather Impact Days: Central Florida under heat advisory through TuesdayCentral Florida is currently experiencing a dangerous heat wave, which is why the FOX 35 Storm Team has labeled Saturday through Tuesday as Weather Impact Days.
Mostly sunny with a few isolated showers is possible. Highs reach 96-97°. The intense heat is expected to continue through Tuesday. Saturday through Tuesday will be impacted by the heat. More rain and storms are expected to return to the forecast on Tuesday and for the remainder of next week.
After three days of heat advisories, Florida will find respite from the heat in the wet embrace of a "tropical rainstorm."
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FOX 35 Orlando on MSNOrlando weather: Central Florida braces for dangerous heat wave, hottest weekend of summerCentral Florida can expect another hot and humid Friday with a chance for scattered showers and storms. Here's what you need to know.