East Central Florida is under a heat advisory from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Temperatures are in the mid-to-upper 90s with heat indices peaking at 112 degrees, according to NWS Melbourne.
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A high pressure combined with below normal rain chances and higher humidity has created hotter conditions on Thursday and heading into the weekend.
There is a widespread risk of moderate and major heat.
Greater Orlando and Leesburg have extreme heat temperatures going through the weekend and into Monday.
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On Thursday, isolated to scattered showers and storms are possible in the afternoon, according to NWS Melbourne.
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Lightning, gusty winds and heavy downpours are the primary concerns.