Heat advisory issued for most of Central Florida with high temps

ORLANDO, Fla. — It’s going to be very hot today, dangerously hot!

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Meteorologist Kassandra Crimi said daytime highs will hit the mid-90s, but heat index values will reach 105 to 110 degrees across most of Central Florida.

Because of this, a heat advisory was issued for most of the area.

The advisory will be in place from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.

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Showers and storms will develop later this afternoon and last into the evening, bringing much-needed relief from the heat.

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