Friday will be dry with heat at near-record levels

Friday will be dry with heat at near-record levels

Central Florida residents may want to be careful going outside. The region is hot and dry, with highs above the mid-90s, according to NWS Melbourne. Temperatures will be at near-record highs across the north and the interior. A breeze should keep temperatures down in the central and southern coast areas. A five-day forecast shows the heat lasting all weekend and becoming even hotter on Monday and Tuesday. There is a moderate risk of rip currents…