ORLANDO, Fla. – It’s time to get ready for a change: daily rain chances are taking a step back, but Central Florida is set to heat up. After a round of scattered storms and muggy afternoons, the next few days are forecast to be noticeably drier and hotter, especially as the weekend approaches.

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We begin our Thursday under mostly clear skies along with warm and muggy temperatures. By this afternoon, our temperatures and storm chances will be on the rise.

Unlike Monday, which was a deluge for South Florida, today’s tropical-system-related rain is expected to be more concentrated in the center of the state. The Miami office of the National Weather Service predicts South Florida could see around 1 inch of rain on Tuesday and Wednesday, not enough for any severe flooding.

Residents in South Florida are encouraged to take the necessary precautions to avoid heat exhaustion and heat illness. Stay hydrated, drink plenty of water, stay in the shade or AC during the afternoon hours or take frequent breaks if you need to be outside over the next few days.

Another round of rain is on tap Thursday afternoon. Up to a 60% coverage will be in the forecast as highs reach the middle 90s. We have more rain for Friday, then things turn drier this weekend and to start a new workweek. Rain will quickly increase Tuesday and Wednesday as more moisture moves into Florida.