Very hot Memorial Day: Near-record highs expected over holiday

ORLANDO, Fla. — Central Florida is forecast to have a very hot Memorial Day.

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Orlando will see a near-record high near 98 degrees Monday afternoon.

We will see lots of sunshine and only a small chance of a stray shower.

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Highs in the mid-90s will stick around for the next few days.

Temperatures will drop some later in the week, with highs in the upper 80s.

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Our rain chances will slightly pick up on Thursday and Friday with some afternoon storms.

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