Orlando weather: Heat index climbs back into triple digits

Today's high: 95 degrees
Tonight's low: 77 degrees

Main weather concerns:
A sunnier start to Sunday means the hot weather returns today! Highs will quickly warm up reaching their peak in the low to mid 90s area-wide. Heat index values will climb back into the triple digits so it's important to keep cool and hydrated! As for our rain chances, a few could see showers through the late morning to the north (Gainesville, Ocala, The Villages). Most will see rising storm chances by the early afternoon with scattered showers and storms through this evening. Any storm that forms could bring brief heavy rain, frequent lightning, and strong winds.

BEACHES:
Lots of sunshine and heat along the coast today. Storm chances will arrive by 1-2 pm. Be sure to head off the beach to avoid the dangers of lightning! A moderate rip current risk will also return so be mindful of where you swim. Highs will warm to the mid 90s with a west wind. Some spots like Melbourne could flirt with record heat.

THEME PARKS:
A steamy day at the parks with a high near 95 this afternoon. Best chance of relief will come from scattered storms and clouds by mid-afternoon. Keep an eye on that radar!

OUTLOOK:
Strong to even severe storms will be possible across Central FL Monday afternoon. Storms will advance south out of southern Georgia and the Panhandle early in the afternoon and roll through our area. The strongest storms could bring severe winds so be weather aware! Localized flooding will also be a risk. As for temperatures, it will still be plenty hot ahead of storms with highs back in the mid 90s

TRACKING THE TROPICS:
Most of the tropics remain quiet this weekend. The NHC is monitoring the potential for a low pressure system to develop east of Bermuda. It is given a 20% of development over the next 7 days, but will not be a threat to the US. Keep checking in with us for more on the tropics!