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Near-record heat and isolated storms in store this week – WFTV

Lina Portman4 weeks ago

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ORLANDO, Fla. — Another hot and humid day in Central Florida, with isolated storms lingering until 9 p.m.

Leesburg hit record heat on Friday, tying the 2008 record of 96 degrees.

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Storms remain more isolated Friday evening than last night and remain primarily focused on the coast.

Small hail or isolated damaging winds cannot be ruled out.

Read: What is a “heat dome”: How to stay safe in extreme heat

Near-record heat is approaching this weekend looking specifically at Leesburg and Sanford for record highs.

This weekend will see isolated rain, mainly late in the day and evening.

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Next week there will be a risk of heavy rain or strong storms.

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Read: Beating the Heatwave: 20 Ways to Stay Cool When the Weather Gets Hot

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