- What: An EXTREME HEAT WATCH and a MARGINAL-SLIGHT RISK for severe storms.
- When: Mainly afternoon & evening hours.
- Why: Peak heat indices ranging from 107 to 115. Additionally, a few strong-to-severe storms are possible.
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) – The NWS has issued an EXTREME HEAT WATCH for NCFL on Wednesday, July 29th, in effect until 8 PM.
With high humidity in place, heat indices will soar into the triple digits, peaking at 107-115 for most.
Additionally, there is a risk for isolated strong-to-severe storms across the area as a front drops in from the north.
Any storms that develop will have plenty of fuel to feed off of, as the heat and humidity build throughout the day…