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Record heat day with stray showers possible in the evening

ORLANDO, Fla. — Today was another day of record heat.

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Meteorologist George Waldenberger said Sanford, Daytona Beach and Leesburg all hit records because it’s so hot for March.

In this heat, a few stray showers are possible into the evening, with most areas dry again.

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Overnight, areas of fog will be possible.

Also, watch for pockets of smoke in Volusia County overnight and Monday morning.

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A wildfire west of Daytona Beach could emit smoke and reduce visibility on roadways near the I-4 and I-94 intersection.

We have a heightened risk of brushfires with the hot and dry weather.

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The heat drags on for the next couple of days, with more records likely on Monday.

If you like cooler weather, a mini-cooldown should arrive Wednesday and Thursday, and then more 90s next weekend.

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