Orlando weather: Heat index to top 100 degrees for Father's Day

Central Florida officially welcomed the summer solstice on Sunday, bringing the region nearly 14 hours of daylight with a late 8:26 p.m. sunset.

Orlando AM Weather Forecast: Sct'd PM Storms for Father's Day, More Heat
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It won't be a washout for Dad but we're watching the sea breeze driving storm chances up this afternoon. Meteorologist T.J. Springer has the timeline and when we have Storm Team Alert Days for more heat. 

Orlando weather: Evening storms in Central Florida before Father's Day

Some of these storms could be on the strong or severe side as we are in a level 1 out of 5 risk for severe weather along the east coast.

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Orlando PM Forecast: Scattered Storms for Father's Day
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Storm Team Meteorologist Laurel Blanchard breaks down the storms that are still lingering this evening and talks about the timing of pop up storms for Father's Day.

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Orlando AM Weather Forecast: Numerous Storms Saturday Afternoon, More Heat
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Temps come down a touch as we kick-off the weekend but with that humidity, it won't be all that noticeable. Meteorologist T.J. Springer has details on more heat in the 7-Day and our storm timeline today. 

Orlando Weather: Hot, humid, storm afternoon
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FOX 35 meteorologist Laurel Blanchard has a look at the weekend forecast, including Father's Day. Expect the weekend to be hot and humid with afternoon showers and thunderstorms.

Orlando weather: Severe thunderstorm warnings; Father's Day forecast

Central Florida residents can expect dangerous heat and widespread thunderstorms through the weekend as tropical moisture continues to move across the region.

Orlando AM Weather Forecast: Heat and strong storms
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FOX 35 Storm Team meteorologist Brooks Garner is tracking the higher chance of storms for Friday. A Storm Team Alert for excessive heat remains in effect.

Orlando weather: Hot, humid, and storm chances
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It's going to hot, humid, with daily chances for showers and thunderstorms. FOX 35 meteorologist Noah Bergen has the latest forecast, timeline, potential impacts, and what you need to know.

Orlando Weather Forecast: Storm Team Alert; Major Heat and Storms
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FOX 35 Storm Team Meteorologist Noah Bergren is tracking downpours and storms this evening, and another Storm Team Alert for excessive heat Friday afternoon.

Orlando AM Weather Forecast: More heat and storms
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A heat advisory is in effect for Central Florida, with the heat index expected to reach the 100s. The area will also experience downpours starting this afternoon. FOX 35 Storm Team meteorologist Brooks Garner takes a look at the forecast. 

Orlando Weather Forecast: Storm Team Alert; Major Heat and Storms
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FOX 35 Storm Team Senior Meteorologist Noah Bergren is tracking showers and storms the next two days, and PM peak heat index values between 105-111 at times.