As the temperatures soar in Orlando, residents are bracing for a sweltering day ahead. The National Weather Service Melbourne FL issued a Heat Advisory effective from noon to 6 PM today, citing heat indices predicted to range between 108 and 112 degrees, ushering in moderate to extreme HeatRisk impacts. The combination of heat and humidity will make it feel oppressively hot, the forecast discussion states, recommending that people wear lightweight, loose-fitting clothing and restrict strenuous activities to the early morning or evening hours to avoid the worst of the heat.
The advisory stretches across nearly all of Florida, excluding the Keys. The same source also noted that convection, if it develops earlier or more widespread than forecast, might thankfully serve to somewhat limit peak heat indices today. Meanwhile, a weakening front and increased moisture, on their way from the north, are expected to elevate chances of rain and lightning storms early this week, providing Orlando with some potential cooldown relief as early as tonight.
Looking forward, the “Area Forecast Discussion” from the National Weather Service has pinpointed a front that is likely to stall over north Florida into Wednesday, with a weak low-pressure system possibly developing over the northeastern Gulf mid-week. This weather pattern spells increased probabilities of showers and thunderstorms, with rainfall accumulations forecast between 1 and 3 inches, particularly strong along the I-4 corridor and north of it. Portions of the area are under a Marginal Excessive Rainfall Outlook for Tuesday and Wednesday amid these conditions…