Heat index to again hit triple digits in Orlando area

Low rain chances on Friday in Central Florida

ORLANDO, Fla. – You know, it's all about the heat.

"More dry air continues to lead to low rain chances Friday in Central Florida," News 6 meteorologist Troy Bridges said. "It will be all about the heat for the next couple of days. Expect a high of 95 on Friday, but the 'feels like' temperature will be over 100 degrees."

There's a 20 percent chance of rain in the Orlando area, where there's a 10.71-inch rain deficit this year.

Thursday's high was 95 in Orlando. The average high on this date is 91.

"Rain chances will increase over the weekend," Bridges said.

Expect a 60 percent coverage of showers and storms on Saturday and a 50 percent coverage area on Sunday.

High temperatures over the weekend will be in the low 90s.

Tracking the tropics

Tropical Depression No. 4 does not look likely to strengthen as it is encountering dry air and wind shear.

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Currently, the depression has winds of 30 mph and is moving west at 23 mph far east of the Lesser Antilles.

The system is not expected to impact Florida.
 

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