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Near-record highs expected this weekend in Central Florida

ORLANDO, Fla. — Central Florida has a scorching weekend ahead.

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Many locations will be flirting with record-high temperatures with lots of sunshine.

Highs will reach the mid-90s on Friday and the upper-90s on Saturday and Sunday.

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In addition, the heat index will hit 100-103 degrees in many communities.

Showers and storms will be possible again on Friday afternoon.

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Friday’s storm chances should not be as aggressive as Thursday night.

Heavy rain and lightning will be possible and will favor the eastern half of Central Florida.

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