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Florida, Georgia to face hot, humid conditions into midweek as cleanup from Michael continues

By Renee Duff, AccuWeather senior meteorologist

Published Oct 15, 2018 8:08 AM EDT | Updated Jul 1, 2019 5:05 PM EDT

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As cleanup and power restoration continues in the wake of deadly Michael, some of the hardest-hit areas will face hot, humid and stormy weather into midweek.

In the days following Michael, the region experienced its first break from sweltering heat and humidity of the season on Friday and Saturday. However, that comfortable air departed the region on Monday.

“While much of the nation is plunged into wintry weather, heat and humidity will linger in the southeastern corner of the nation through midweek,” said AccuWeather Meteorologist Faith Eherts.

South-central Georgia and Florida will feel the brunt of the sweltering conditions.

“Especially for those without power or other utilities in the wake of Hurricane Michael, this means several more days of uncomfortably sweltering conditions,” she added.

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Over 100,000 customers remain in the dark across Florida and Georgia in the wake of Michael’s rampage across these states.

Most of these outages are in the Florida Panhandle, where Michael made landfall at near Category 5 hurricane strength on Wednesday, Oct. 10.

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“In Tallahassee and Panama City, Florida, temperatures will approach record-high levels around 90 degrees Fahrenheit each day through Wednesday,” Eherts said.

Sunshine, along with high humidity, will push AccuWeather RealFeel&reg Temperatures well into the upper 90s F each day.

“Similar heat is expected across much of southern and central Georgia, as well,” Eherts said.

“When possible, residents should make every effort to remain well hydrated and protected from the sun while working outdoors,” she added.

Since trees have been flattened and stripped in much of the region, a hat and sunscreen may provide the most protection from the bright conditions.

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Make sure tap water has been deemed safe in your community before hydrating.

Boil water notices remain in effect for 10 counties in Florida, according to the Florida Department of Health.

Relief will be hard to come by even after the sun sets, with temperatures remaining in the 70s F and humidity levels staying steamy.

People still cleaning up downed trees and power lines in North Carolina and Virginia will not experience the same oppressive conditions as those farther south.

On Tuesday, a sweep of cooler, drier air knocked temperatures back by 10-15 degrees from Monday’s highs in the 80s F.

A bit of rain may accompany the cooler conditions along a corridor across North Carolina into Wednesday.

Some of this cooler, less humid air will make its way into south-central Georgia and the Florida Panhandle late in the week, offering some relief from the oppressive conditions.

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