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Dangerous heat: Monday could be one of the hottest days of the year in Central Florida

ORLANDO, Fla. — Monday is shaping up to be one of the hottest days of the year in Central Florida.

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The high temperature in Orlando will be around 97 degrees.

This will be made worse by high humidity driving our heat index to 105 to 115 degrees.

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Excessive and dangerous heat is expected for this week in Central Florida

Tuesday is forecast to be just as hot as Monday, possibly even hotter.

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Heat warnings and heat advisories are in place for Central Florida.

The worst of the heat will be felt in Marion and Flagler counties.

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Rain and storm chances will be around 40% for our area Monday and Tuesday.

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