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Click/tap image to enlarge | A few strong to marginally severe storms are possible this afternoon and evening, primarily from Orlando and Cape Canaveral northward. Primary hazards include frequent lightning strikes, strong to damaging wind gusts, small hail, and even a brief tornado cannot be ruled out.
Click/tap image to enlarge | High temps in the upper 80s to mid 90s and near-record warm low temps in the 70s are forecast through this weekend. Widespread Moderate HeatRisk. For some coastal and urban locations, a 60-80%+ chance of Major HeatRisk by the weekend.
Click/tap image to enlarge | There is a 60-90%+ chance of Major HeatRisk around Orlando and the Space / Treasure Coasts this weekend. This is due to a combination of unseasonably warm temperatures during the day with limited relief at night.
Click/tap image to enlarge | There is a Moderate risk of dangerous rip currents at all Central Florida Atlantic beaches today. Always swim near a lifeguard, and never swim alone.
A key part of hurricane preparedness is understanding the dangers that remain well after a storm. This is NOT the time to put your guard down. Nearly half of hurricane fatalities occur after the storm.
noaa.gov/use-caution-after-storms