Triple digit heat index expected in Central Florida as storms approach

ORLANDO, Fla. - Monday is expected to be another hot day in Central Florida, with the heat index once again breaking into triple digits before storms arrive in the afternoon.

A persistent west, southwest wind flow will continue increasing moisture across east Central Florida throughout Monday, leading to higher coverage of storms. 

The added moisture combined with a slightly more unsettled pattern in the upper levels of the atmosphere will lead to higher rain chances on Monday: between 60 and 70 percent.

The main threats will be strong wind gusts up to 40 mph, frequent lightning strikes, and locally heavy downpours – up to 3 inches is possible.

The storms will move eastward at 10 to 15 mph. 

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Before the rain, afternoon highs will hit the low 90s, with heat index values up to 105 degrees.

Overnight lows will be in the mid-70s.

Southwest winds will gradually back to the south, southeast as the Atlantic ridge builds northward. 

Expect the highest coverage of showers and storms through Wednesday, with a slow decrease in rain chances later in the week.

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