Central Florida to see hot, dry Memorial Day weekend

Temperatures to soar to mid-90s in Orlando area

ORLANDO, Fla. – Friday morning started a bit cooler than usual, but the Memorial Day weekend is going to be hot in Central Florida.

Temperatures started Friday in the 50s and 60s

"You may want to grab a light jacket heading out the door, but you won't need it for very long," News 6 meteorologist Troy Bridges said. "We will be warming right to our average of 90 degrees, with no rain and lots of sunshine."

High temperatures will soar into the mid-90s from Saturday through Monday. Record temperatures are near 100.

"If you work in the heat, please drink lots of water, take frequent breaks and find the shade when you can," Bridges said.

There was a trace of rain Thursday in Orlando, which is about 8.5 inches below the average rainfall total for the year.

"Don't forget, June 1 is the official start of the hurricane season," Bridges said. 

NOAA released its official outlook for the upcoming season, predicting an above average season, with 11 to 17 named storms.

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