ORLANDO, Florida – The National Weather Service in Melbourne reports very hot and muggy conditions across east central Florida on this Thursday, June 18, 2026.
A Heat Advisory is in effect for all of east central Florida from 11 AM to 7 PM today, with highs in the mid to upper 90s and peak heat indices of 105-111°F. Scattered to numerous afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms are expected areawide.
There is a Marginal risk (Level 1 of 5) for severe storms across portions of east central Florida this afternoon and evening, including areas near Orlando, Daytona Beach, and Cape Canaveral. Primary hazards include isolated damaging wind gusts, frequent lightning, and localized flooding. A brief funnel cloud or waterspout cannot be ruled out.
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