Temperatures soar as Apopka faces extreme heat warning Tuesday

The Apopka Chief

JC Derrick

July 29, 2025

Kids play at the splash pad at Kit Land Nelson Park to beat the heat Tuesday afternoon.

Photo by Marshall Tempest

Apopka is under an Extreme Heat Warning along with the rest of Orange County from noon to 7 p.m. Tuesday.

Forecasters anticipate dangerous heat, with temperatures around 100 degrees. However, soaring heat indices will make it will feel like 112 to 115 degrees.

“Be sure to keep hydrated, take frequent breaks in the shade, and wear light clothing,” an Orange County press release said.

According to the National Weather Service, an Extreme Heat Warning requires action, including avoiding outdoor activities in the heat of the day and checking on family and neighbors.

The dangerous temperatures are the result of a heat dome over Central Florida. According to FOX 35 Meteorologist Noah Bergren, a heat dome acts as a shield that prevents most rain from forming and traps heat in the lower atmosphere.

LYNX is offering free bus rides to the county’s cooling locations, according to the county press release, which included a list of locations to seek safe haven from the heat.

“Cool locations are public spaces with air conditioning or recreational water features (splashpad), designed to help people stay safe from the heat,” the release said.

The following locations are designated cool locations:

Orange County Parks and Recreation – Indoor Space (8 a.m. to 8 p.m.)
Apopka Station at West Orange Trail
Barnett Park (Magic Gym)
Bithlo Community Park
Goldenrod Recreation Center (Magic Gym)
Magnolia Park
Marks Street Senior Recreation Complex
Meadow Woods Recreation Center (Magic Gym)
Orlo Vista Park
Renaissance Senior Center/South Econ Community Park
Silver Star Recreation Center (Magic Gym)
Tibet-Butler Nature Preserve (8 a.m. to 6 p.m.)
West Orange Recreation Center