Seasonal temperatures with chances for afternoon showers and storms – Orlando Sentinel

Tuesday has seasonal temperatures with peak heat indices in the triple digits.

Temperatures are in the 90s and heat indices around 100 degrees, according to NWS Melbourne. Skies will be mostly sunny and calm winds will begin blowing east around 5 mph in the afternoon.

There is a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2 p.m. Primary storm hazards include frequent lightning, locally heavy rainfall and wind gusts up to 50 mph.

There is a moderate risk for rip currents at all area beaches.