ORLANDO, Fla. – The main weather focus Saturday is the dangerous heat.
An excessive heat warning will be in effect today through the evening. Heat index values are expected to be between 108-116 degrees. Stay hydrated and take frequent breaks if you’re planning on doing anything outside.
Daytime highs are expected to hit 99 degrees, which may break the record of 98 degrees set in Orlando back in 1929.
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Lots of sunshine through the morning before clouds move in later this afternoon. The east coast sea breeze will increase showers and storms after 2 p.m. today, but for western zones that includes Lake and Sumter counties, showers and storms may develop after 6 p.m.
A few brief downpours are expected. The coverage for rain and storms is 40-50%
Sunday will be another very hot day with feels-like temperatures in the triple digits. Rain and storm chances increase after lunch.
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