Near-record heat this weekend with storms expected early next week

ORLANDO, Fla. — The heat is on in Central Florida.

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Our area will see near-record highs on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

The high temperature in Orlando should reach around 88 degrees Friday afternoon.

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We can expect the same thing on Saturday and Sunday.

Our next front arrives early next week and it will bring some cooler temps.

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Our next best chance of seeing rain and scattered storms will be Monday.

Our area will be cooler Tuesday will highs in the low-70s.

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