ORLANDO, Fla. – Wednesday will feature the hottest afternoon in Central Florida before rounds of thunderstorms arrive to close out the work week.
Highs on Wednesday will surge into the mid-to-upper 90s.
With the humidity factored in, the heat index will climb into the 108-112 ballpark.
Other than a few scattered downpours early Wednesday morning, most of Wednesday afternoon will be on the drier side.
Rain chances Wednesday will be at 40%.
Late Wednesday night, a cluster of thunderstorms is expected to approach Central Florida from the north.
Storm chances will gradually increase through Thursday morning.
Part of the Thursday morning commute could be impacted by heavy rain.
Storm chances Thursday will be at 70%, with the highest chance of rain happening before noon.
Highs will likely top out in the upper 80s.
Rain chances remain elevated, 70%, Friday as a cold front remains stalled closer to the I-10 corridor in the North Florida.