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Dangerous heat wave continues through Friday

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WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — A heat warning will likely be issued again for Friday. A heat index of 119 degrees was recorded in Okeechobee on Thursday.

Storms will start to wind down by mid-evening. Expect high temperatures on Friday in the mid and upper 90s with feels-like temperatures between 110 to 115 degrees.

Make sure to stay hydrated and limit your time outdoors.
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More storms are expected for the weekend as tropical moisture sweeps into parts of South Florida on Saturday with a stronger east wind. This type of setup can help bring down the temperatures a bit for the weekend.

Meanwhile, the tropics remain calm with no new tropical development expected in the next few days.