Miami and Fort Lauderdale experienced unofficial record heat on Thursday, with highs reaching the mid 90s. Similar conditions are expected on Friday, with hot and humid winds coming from the west-southwest. The weather setup for Friday is largely the same as Thursday, with high pressure over the southeast Gulf waters driving up temperatures.

Heat indices are expected to reach the mid to upper 100s in most locations. Rain chances will increase starting Friday afternoon, with morning sunshine giving way to passing showers or storms. This marks a shift in the weather pattern, with more storms expected over the weekend.

For more information, readers can consult the full report from WSVN 7 News.