{"id":376009,"date":"2026-08-19T22:50:11","date_gmt":"2026-08-19T22:50:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/376009\/"},"modified":"2026-08-19T22:50:11","modified_gmt":"2026-08-19T22:50:11","slug":"orlando-heat-index-to-top-105-degrees-during-storm-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/376009\/","title":{"rendered":"Orlando heat index to top 105 degrees during storm season"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 eJzHXc body-paragraph\">CENTRAL fla. \u2014 It was day 100 of 90\u00b0+ heat in Orlando this year, and more heat is ahead for Thursday.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 eJzHXc body-paragraph\">The scattered showers and storms will slowly fade away this evening, with dry conditions returning overnight. Morning lows will be in the upper 70s.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/https:\/\/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com\/cmg\/BV6UOSTCABHQNFPNU7TX4QPQYM.PNG\" width=\"1440\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"ImageMetadata__MetadataParagraph-sc-1htor29-0 jibCgM image-metadata\">Evening Forecast: Wednesday, August 19, 2026 (WFTV)<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 eJzHXc body-paragraph\">More warmth is ahead for Thursday, along with scattered storms. The best chance of activity will be in the PM, with highs in the mid-90s. Heat indices may again climb above 105\u00b0.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 eJzHXc body-paragraph\">The persistent weather pattern continues to close out the week. Scattered showers and storms will again develop in the afternoon on Friday, with temperatures in the mid-90s.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/https:\/\/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com\/cmg\/XETKYAIFXFB7NEG62WNY3Q5WMY.PNG\" width=\"1440\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"ImageMetadata__MetadataParagraph-sc-1htor29-0 jibCgM image-metadata\">Evening Forecast: Wednesday, August 19, 2026 (WFTV)<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 eJzHXc body-paragraph\">The weekend also features scattered rain and storms, with slightly cooler temps. PM storms will develop both Saturday and Sunday, with highs in the low 90s.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 eJzHXc body-paragraph\">The moisture remains in place into next week, with daily rain and chances of storms. Highs for next week will likely remain in the low 90s.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/https:\/\/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com\/cmg\/AC3P76MABNHMLPAQJJYLKKEOUU.PNG\" width=\"1440\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"ImageMetadata__MetadataParagraph-sc-1htor29-0 jibCgM image-metadata\">Evening Forecast: Wednesday, August 19, 2026 (WFTV)<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 eJzHXc body-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wftv.com\/mobile-apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" title=\"https:\/\/www.wftv.com\/mobile-apps\">Click here<\/a> to download our free news, weather and smart TV apps. 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