Walt Disney World Swelters Under Prolonged Heat Wave

A heat advisory is in effect for Walt Disney World through at least Friday, August 14, as a prolonged heat wave continues to grip the area.

The National Weather Service has forecasted highs in the low to mid-90s and heat index values near or above advisory criteria each afternoon through this period.

Today's heat index is expected to reach up to 112 degrees, with hot conditions persisting into next week. The heat wave shows no clear end date, with forecast models indicating that hot and humid conditions will continue into early next week.