Afternoon storms to move across Central Florida

ORLANDO, Fla. — The afternoon storm chance bumps up slightly on Thursday.

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It will be dry to start, then we will have a 50% chance of scattered storms later this afternoon.

Daytime highs will be near 94 degrees.

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The heat index will be as high as 103 degrees.

Temperatures will be in the low- to mid-90s through the weekend, with scattered afternoon storms each day.

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The tropics remain quiet.

If you are headed to the beaches, there is a moderate risk of rip currents.

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