Orlando weather: Heat advisory, afternoon storms expected Friday

A heat advisory is in effect on Friday in Central Florida. Temperatures are expected to soar near 95 degrees, but it will feel like 110 degrees. 

The National Weather Service warns residents to take precautions, such as staying hydrated and avoiding strenuous outdoor activities during peak heat hours.

The area is also facing a 50% chance of afternoon thunderstorms, particularly along the I-75 corridor, where storm activity is anticipated to be more intense.

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Friday and Saturday will be "the calm before the storm" as a tropical system threatens our region on Sunday.

Tracking the Tropics:

A tropical wave over Cuba is expected to emerge into the southeast Gulf of Mexico on Saturday and become a tropical depression. The system has the potential to strengthen further into a tropical storm named "Debby" or even a minimal hurricane. 

Landfall of this system would likely happen early Sunday, with impact felt in Central Florida throughout the day Sunday – which is a FOX 35 Storm Alert Day. 

Impacts from this system will be flooding rain with over 10 inches in some locations, as well as isolated tornadoes. We could also get wind gusts between 45 to 60 mph, leading to scattered power outages. The forecast is far from certain, so stay tuned for the latest.

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