The Brief

Dangerous heat will continue across Central Florida, with heat index values reaching 105 to 111 degrees through Friday.

Scattered afternoon thunderstorms are expected daily, with a few capable of producing gusty winds and hail.

Tropical Storm Arthur is expected to form near Texas and move into Louisiana, with little impact expected in Central Florida.

ORLANDO, Fla. – Central Florida residents can expect dangerous heat and humidity through the end of the week, with heat index values forecast to reach as high as 111 degrees in some areas, forecasters said.

Scattered showers and thunderstorms that developed Tuesday evening are expected to diminish by late evening, leaving warm and humid conditions overnight.

Wednesday forecast for Orlando

What To Expect

On Wednesday, a mix of clouds and sunshine is forecast, with fewer afternoon and evening storms than in recent days. Despite the lower rain coverage, temperatures and humidity will combine to produce heat index values above 105 degrees across much of the region.

Humidity levels will increase further Thursday and Friday, creating the potential for the most dangerous heat of the week. A FOX 35 Storm Team Alert has been issued because of the expected heat, and the National Weather Service could issue heat-related advisories or warnings.

Scattered afternoon thunderstorms are also expected Thursday and Friday, with a few storms capable of producing gusty winds and small hail.

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Conditions are expected to ease slightly over the weekend, although scattered afternoon showers and thunderstorms will remain in the forecast..

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Tropical outlook

In the tropics, forecasters expect Tropical Storm Arthur to form Wednesday in the Gulf near the Texas coast.

The system is forecast to move into southern Louisiana late Wednesday into Thursday, bringing heavy rainfall, localized flooding, isolated tornadoes and wind gusts of 40 to 60 mph. Current forecast models keep the storm’s moisture and rainfall largely north of Central Florida.

There is no threat to Florida. The only impacts would be an increase in Central Florida’s shower and storm chances for Saturday due to an increase in tropical moisture from the remnants of this system.

The Source

The information used in this story was provided by the FOX 35 Storm Team.