ORLANDO, Fla. \u2013 From scorching heat to strong storms, a dramatic weekend weather whiplash is setting up across Central Florida.<\/p>\n
FRIDAY<\/p>\n
It will be another very hot afternoon as highs climb into the lower 90s inland and upper 80s along the coast. Heat risk levels remain elevated as rain chances remain low.<\/p>\n
SATURDAY<\/p>\n
Central Floridians will notice the biggest whiplash on Saturday as we see the hottest day of the year, followed by a chance of strong to severe storms into the evening.<\/p>\n
Strong west-southwest winds will increase through the day, with gusts between 30 and 35 mph possible, pushing highs into the low 90s inland and along the coast. <\/p>\n
Highs Saturday<\/p>\n
Storms are expected to develop earlier in the day, Saturday afternoon, as a cold front approaches. Due to the early arrival, during the peak heating of the day, the concern for strong to severe storms has increased. <\/p>\n
The greatest threat appears to be north of Orlando, where a Slight Risk (Level 2\/5) for severe weather is in place and a Marginal Risk (Level 1\/5) for the rest of the area. <\/p>\n
Severe Weather Risk – Saturday<\/p>\n
Damaging wind gusts and hail will be the main concerns, though an isolated tornado cannot be ruled out. <\/p>\n
Severe Weather Threats<\/p>\n
For this reason, the News6 Weather Team has issued a Weather Alert Day for Saturday evening into Sunday morning. <\/p>\n
SUNDAY<\/p>\n
Once the front clears, there will be a noticeable difference with highs falling back into the upper 70s. <\/p>\n
Daily Forecast<\/p>\n
The News 6 Weather team ensures you’re always on top of the day’s weather.<\/p>\n
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