The Orange County project that reshaped Orlo Vista's flood defenses just won national recognition after passing its first big test in Hurricane Milton.

Orlando’s Saturday forecast calls for 97 degrees and heat indexes up to 112 under a Heat Advisory. A few storms may pop up after 3 p.m.

Orlando faces a Heat Advisory Friday as temperatures climb near 97°F and the heat index reaches up to 112°F. Afternoon storms could bring lightning, heavy rain and gusty winds.

A Heat Advisory covers Orlando Thursday as temperatures near 97 and afternoon storms threaten lightning, gusty winds and downpours.

Orlando faces a Heat Advisory Wednesday, with heat index values up to 112 degrees and possible evening storms.

Orlando faces a Heat Advisory Tuesday as the heat index nears 110 degrees, with afternoon storms possible after 2 p.m. The dangerous heat pattern continues through the week.

Orlando will heat up to 94 degrees Monday, with feels-like temperatures near 103 and a slight chance of afternoon storms.

Orlando gets a hot, mostly sunny Sunday before afternoon thunderstorms roll inland. High heat and a high rip-current risk complicate beach plans.

Orlando's Saturday starts sunny and steamy before afternoon storms bring lightning, gusty winds and localized flooding concerns.

Orlando starts Friday clear, but storms could bring heavy rain, lightning and flooding before a hotter, drier pattern settles in next week.

Orlando starts clear Thursday, but afternoon storms and heat index values near 105 degrees are on the way. Friday and Saturday look even stormier.

Orlando starts clear and steamy Wednesday before afternoon storms roll in. A wetter stretch arrives Thursday through Saturday, with heat indexes topping 100 degrees.

Orlando starts Tuesday clear and humid before afternoon storms bring lightning, heavy rain and potentially damaging wind gusts.