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Central Florida’s heatwave persists with minimal rain relief

Central Florida’s heatwave persists with minimal rain relief Central Florida residents are in for another hot and steamy day on Wednesday. (WFTV)

ORLANDO, Fla. — Central Florida residents are in for another hot and steamy day on Wednesday.

Afternoon temperatures soar into the low-to-mid 90s across the region.

The combination of high temperatures and humidity will also push heat index values to 98 to 102 degrees.

Wednesday’s forecast only has a 20% chance of rain or scattered showers in the afternoon.

Thursday, temperatures will climb further into the mid-90s, with heat index values possibly exceeding 100 degrees again.

Rain chances will continue to remain low, around 20 to 30%.

An increase in moisture will occur by Friday and into the weekend, raising the likelihood of afternoon showers and thunderstorms.

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