Intense heat could usher in afternoon storms

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ORLANDO, Fla. — It will be another very hot day in Central Florida.

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Temperatures will climb into the middle 90s on Monday.

We could see some afternoon storms.

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Meteorologist Brian Shields said there’s a 40% chance for rain.

The week ahead will get wetter. Rain chances increase to 60% on Tuesday and 70% on Wednesday.

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Shields said rainmakers will include tropical moisture moving in from the south, as well as an existing front just to our north.

By week’s end, much of the Channel 9 viewing area can expect to see several inches of much-needed rain.

The tropics are quiet at this time, according to Shields.

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