Central Florida is currently experiencing a dangerous heat wave, with temperatures expected to challenge record highs in multiple counties.

The National Weather Service has issued severe thunderstorm warnings for New York City and parts of the Hudson Valley, New Jersey and Connecticut, with expected wind gusts of up to 70 mph and potential hail. After several mild summer weather days, the excessive heat has returned. Additionally, severe weather could be a factor for some Friday night.

According to the National Weather Service, Central Florida is under a heat advisory today, and the heat index is expected to reach between 108 and 110 degrees.

How low should you set your thermostat for as record-breaking heat sweeps over the country? Here's what experts and other Floridians say.

An intense heat wave threatens millions of people across the Southeast with temperatures reaching 115 degrees through midweek.

Floridians are sweating through the hottest stretch of the summer so far, with Heat Advisories covering much of the state and heat indices soaring to as high as 110 degrees.

ORLANDO, Fla. – A dangerous and potentially record-breaking heat wave is building across Florida this weekend. A strong dome of high pressure is locking into place, cutting off rain chances and sending temperatures soaring.

Meteorologists warned that the oppressive heat wave is part of a larger system impacting much of the Southeast and Midwest.

The BriefNew York City is bracing for the start of a potential heat wave beginning today, with city officials urging residents to take precautions as temperatures rise.There are also air quality concerns due to smoke drifting from Canadian wildfires,

Central Florida can expect dangerously hot temperatures on Monday with heat indices up to 112° and a Heat Advisory in effect.