Orlando weather: Heat, storms expected across Central Florida through midweek
Orlando Weather Forecast: Tracking excessive heat
FOX 35 Storm Team Senior Meteorologist Noah Bergren is tracking a Storm Team Alert for heat index up to 110°F. How long the heat will last and when storm chances return:
ORLANDO, Fla. - Central Florida residents can expect hot and humid conditions Tuesday.
Heat index values are forecast to reach the triple digits during the afternoon.
Heat index in the 100s
By the numbers:
Because of the significant heat index, a Storm Team Alert is in effect for our area.
There will be a much higher number of showers and storms popping up on Tuesday than Monday afternoon. Downpours, gusty winds, vivid lightning, small hail likely from any storms.
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Temperatures, rain chances increasing for the rest of the week
Timeline:
Conditions will remain unsettled Wednesday, with widespread afternoon and evening storms expected across much of the area.
Storms are forecast to move eastward and could produce periods of heavy rain and strong wind gusts.
Rain chances are expected to decrease slightly heading into the weekend, but the heat will persist. High temperatures are forecast to remain in the mid-90s, with daily heat index values ranging from 100 to 106 degrees.
Tracking the Tropics
In the Atlantic, forecasters say tropical activity remains quiet, and no significant development is expected in the foreseeable future.
The Source: The information in this story was provided by the FOX 35 Storm Team.