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Sweltering heat blankets Central Florida

Rain chances increase later in week in Orlando

ORLANDO, Fla. – Some may consider Labor Day the unofficial end to summer, but the sweltering heat rolls on in Central Florida.

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The high temperature in Orlando will be above average near 94 degrees.  The average high temperature for Orlando is 91. 

"More dry air in the mid-levels of the atmosphere will keep rain chances below average at 30 percent in the Orlando area," Local 6 meteorologist Troy Bridges said.  "Some afternoon storms, however, could be strong with heavy rain and wind."

Bridges said most of the storms will be inland into rush hour.

High temperatures at area beaches will be in the low 90s, and the coast will only see rain chances at 20 percent for Tuesday afternoon.

High temperatures will stay in the mid-90s through Thursday in Orlando.

"More energy and moisture from a low pressure center near the Bahamas will increase the rain coverage for Thursday through Saturday at 50 percent," Bridges said.

Meanwhile, Tropical Storm Dolly developed overnight with maximum winds of 45 miles per hour.

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Dolly will move Northwest into Mexico by Wednesday, and the storm will not impact the United States.


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