Florida is bracing for a dangerously hot heat wave at the start of the week. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Heat Advisory for the Sunshine State, including the Central Florida region.

East Central Florida, including Orlando, faces extreme heat with advisories issued and temperatures nearing 100 degrees. Heat indices may reach 108-112 degrees.

The National Weather Service issued heat advisories for a large swath of the East Coast from central Florida to Virginia through much of the weekend. Highs in the upper 90s F (mid 30s C) were forecast for central Florida,