Overview
- Forecasters say a dangerous stretch of elevated "feels like" temperatures will begin this weekend and continue into next week.
- Heat-index values are expected to reach about 103°F in inland counties such as Orange, Lake and Seminole and 100°F or higher along coasts including Daytona Beach, New Smyrna Beach and Titusville.
- The National Weather Service warns that higher humidity will raise HeatRisk and that scattered, slow-moving afternoon storms could produce locally heavy rain and strong wind gusts over interior areas.
- Officials and theme-park operators are urging guests and residents to stay hydrated, take frequent breaks in air-conditioned spaces, limit outdoor activity during the hottest hours, and monitor official weather alerts.
- The event highlights that rising humidity rather than unusually high air temperatures can sharply increase heat stress and complicate long outdoor visits to places like Walt Disney World.