Afternoon heat will increase chance for showers and storms Friday

ORLANDO, Fla. — After a cool morning, Central Florida will be hot and stormy Friday afternoon.

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The high temperature in Orlando should reach around 86 degrees Friday.

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The heat, and an approaching front, will help fuel our chances for afternoon storm activity.

Our area is forecast to have a 30% chance of seeing rain and storms on Friday.

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High temperature in the 80s will stick around through the weekend.

A bigger front arrives Monday evening and will bring a chance for scattered storms.

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