{"id":261848,"date":"2026-05-07T10:54:17","date_gmt":"2026-05-07T10:54:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/261848\/"},"modified":"2026-05-07T10:54:17","modified_gmt":"2026-05-07T10:54:17","slug":"extreme-heat-and-fire-danger-thursday-across-central-florida","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/261848\/","title":{"rendered":"Extreme heat and fire danger Thursday across Central Florida"},"content":{"rendered":"

ORLANDO, Fla. \u2014 Record-breaking heat will arrive on Thursday in Central Florida.<\/p>\n

Daytime highs will hit the low to mid-90s, likely breaking records in many locations Thursday afternoon. <\/p>\n

In addition, it will be dry and breezy. <\/p>\n

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Morning Forecast: Thursday, May 7, 2026 (WFTV)<\/p>\n

Winds will be out of the west-southwest around 10 to 15 mph, with gusts near 25 mph. <\/p>\n

High fire concerns are also in place on Thursday, with Red Flag Warnings up for many counties across Central Florida.<\/p>\n

Click here<\/a> to download our free news, weather and smart TV apps. And click here<\/a> to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.<\/p>\n

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TOP STORIES FROM WFTV CHANNEL 9<\/p>\n

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