ORLANDO, Fla. – A sweltering heat wave is settling in across Central Florida, driven by an area of high pressure that’s keeping things hot, dry, and oppressive.
Afternoon highs will soar into the mid to upper 90s on Saturday, and with the humidity, it’ll feel like the triple digits.
Today’s UV index is extreme — if your skin isn’t protected, you could burn in under 10 minutes.
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We’re looking at near-record heat over the next several days, so stay cool, hydrated, and indoors when possible.
A slight break may come Thursday with a few spotty showers.