Orlando AM Weather Forecast: Central Florida heating up
Central Florida is heating up. Temperatures will be in the 90s to start the week. A few isolated storms may develop in some areas later in the afternoon and into the evening. FOX 35 Storm Team meteorologist Brooks Garner takes a look at the forecast.
ORLANDO, Fla. – As kids and parents are getting out the door or heading to the school bus stop, plan for a very warm and muggy start to the day.
Temperatures will soar throughout this afternoon, approaching the mid 90s for the afternoon dismissal as students are heading home.
A very isolated downpour or two can’t be ruled out, but any rain that manages to develop today looks like it will take place closer to 4 to 5 p.m.
Afternoon highs will soar into mid-90s, and feels-like temperatures will reach a range of 105-108°. So it’s a good idea for kids to have an extra bottle of water stowed away and to wear light and loose-fitting clothing so they can stay cool and hydrated.
Lower storm chances this week
This week features slightly lower-than-normal chances of showers and storms, only around a 20 to 30% chance just about each and every afternoon this week.
A plume of Saharan dust paired with a ridge of high pressure will be building this week, helping to usher in drier air and keep chances isolated.
Hit-and-miss showers and downpours will still be possible as we won’t see a completely dry afternoon everywhere thanks to the sea breeze, but coverage as a whole will be lower, though.
Mid-90s sticking around
Highs will be cranking up this week, climbing well into the mid 90s all the way into the weekend.
Once we factor in our humidity levels, it will feel closer to the low 100s.
Stay cool and hydrated, and listen to your body for when you need to take breaks!
The Source: The information in this story was provided by the FOX 35 Storm Team.