ORLANDO, Fla. — Central Florida experienced intense heat Wednesday as temperatures climbed into the mid to upper 90s and feels-like temperatures close to 110 degrees.

Heat advisories were up for nearly every part of Central Florida Wedneday until 7 p.m. — something we don't normally see in the area.

A heat advisory means the combination of hot temperatures and high humidity will make heat-related illnesses more possible. That means:

  • Drink plenty of water if you're going to be outside for any period
  • Stay inside, out of the sun, preferably in air conditioning
  • Wear light, loose-fitting clothing if you have to be out
  • And be sure to check up on vulnerable family, friends, or neighbors

"Water is probably the best thing you can drink," Orange County Fire Rescue spokesman Mike Jachles said. "Alcohol and caffeine can dehydrate you, and that can be counterproductive."

We measured a sidewalk today at one point at 118 degrees. That’s enough to burn skin like the bottom of your feet as well as your pet’s paws.

Showers and storms developed along the east and west coast sea breeze late in the day as they slowly rolled inland. Some of the storms held gusty wind and heavy rain.

A similar forecast is in store for our 4th of July holiday.

A few lingering showers will be possible into early Wednesday night, but should wrap up by midnight. The rest of the night will be partly cloudy and warm with lows in the mid to upper 70s.

Temps climb back into the mid-90s for the Fourth of July, with a heat index above 100. More boundary collisions over interior areas late in the day will lead to another round of scattered strong storms, so keep an eye on the sky during your festivities.

Rain coverage bumps to 50 percent this weekend, with highs in the lower 90s.

Boating Forecast

Watch for afternoon storms if heading to the beach and make sure to grab the sunscreen. The UV index is extreme and will take less than ten minutes to start burning.

There is also a moderate rip current risk to keep in mind before heading into the water.

Tropical Forecast

In the tropics, no new development is expected in the next five days. Atlantic hurricane season runs through November 30.

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