Some areas could see isolated storms this evening; what to expect Wednesday

ORLANDO, Fla. — Update:

Tuesday was another hot day in Central Florida.

Heat index numbers in the mid-afternoon approached 110 degrees.

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A heat advisory remains in effect through the end of the afternoon.

Rain will be spotty through Tuesday evening.

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Several areas could see isolated downpours and lightning, but many other areas will stay warm and rain-free into the evening.

For Wednesday, expect weather almost as hot as Tuesday with a higher chance of afternoon storms.

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Earlier story:

Central Floridians can expect a more “normal” summer forecast starting Tuesday.

After a week of extreme heat, Channel 9 meteorologist Brian Shields said a more active rain/storm weather pattern is returning starting Tuesday.

Tuesday’s forecast calls for a high of 95 with a 60% chance of rain or storms. On Wednesday, the rain chance increases to 70%.

After multiple days of highs reaching upwards of 98, Shields said temperatures are getting back to normal.

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In the tropics, Shields said there is a weak tropical wave in the eastern Atlantic that isn’t showing any signs of development. Shields said there’s another stronger wave coming off the coast of Africa that could develop some this weekend. But Shields said early indications are that it will stay out to sea.

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