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First Alert Weather: Very hot week ahead with some afternoon storms

Very hot week ahead with a few afternoon storms First Alert Meteorologist Trevor Gibbs is tracking what could be the hottest week of the year.

Here’s what the First Alert Weather Team said you can expect for the forecast:

  • This morning is very warm and humid with temperatures mainly in the low 80s.
  • Today will be very hot until a few areas of rain develop. High temperatures will soar to 95-100 degrees across the region.
  • Humidity will push feels like temperatures to 105-108°F, with a few locations briefly topping 110°F. Everyone should practice heat safety by staying hydrated and limiting outdoor work during the hottest part of the day.
  • A few showers and storms will develop this afternoon, primarily across northeast Florida. Some will contain heavy rain, frequent lightning, and gusty winds.
  • Tuesday will be similar with both temperatures and afternoon rain chances.
  • Wednesday will feature slightly higher coverage of storms across northeast Florida, but temperatures will remain very hot.
  • Heat continues into the weekend.
  • The Jags preseason game Friday will feature hot temperatures in the 90s (feels like 100s) but cooling during the game from sunset and/or a few areas of rain.

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TROPICS:

  • Nothing
Atlantic remains quiet as the peak of the season nears First Alert Meteorologist Trevor Gibbs is tracking the tropics.

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TODAY: Very hot with a few afternoon storms. HIGH: 96 (Record: 99 - 1954)

TONIGHT: Partly cloudy and warm. LOW: 76

TUESDAY: Very hot with a few afternoon storms. 76/96 (Record: 98 - 1954)

WEDNESDAY: Very hot with scattered afternoon storms. 77/96 (Record: 99 - 1900)

THURSDAY: Very hot with a few afternoon storms. 76/97 (Record: 101 - 1900)

FRIDAY: Hot with a few afternoon storms. 76/95

SATURDAY: Partly cloudy with a few afternoon storms. 75/93

SUNDAY: Partly cloudy with a few afternoon storms. 75/92

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