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Near-record records expected this weekend in Central Florida – WFTV

Lina Portman4 weeks ago

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ORLANDO, Fla. – Central Florida has a scorching weekend ahead.

Many places will flirt with record temperatures and plenty of sunshine.

Highs will reach the mid 90s on Friday and the upper 90s on Saturday and Sunday.

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Additionally, the heat index will reach 100 to 103 degrees in many communities.

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Showers and thunderstorms will be possible again Friday afternoon.

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Storm risks on Friday are not expected to be as aggressive as Thursday evening.

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Heavy rain and lightning will be possible and favor the eastern half of central Florida.

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