Several areas of Central Florida saw record-breaking heat on Monday, and temperatures are predicted to rise even more. Sanford and Leesburg broke their daily records. Sanford reached 99°F, matching the 1998 record.
By reaching 100°F (37 Celsius), Leesburg broke the 1968 record of 96°F ( 35 Celsius). As though those temperatures weren’t scorching enough, the extreme humidity that pervaded the area caused the heat index, which measures how hot it feels outside, to rise well past 110° (43 Celcius)in some places.Many people sought out indoor activities to relieve the intense heat, News6 reports.
SunRail said Monday night as quoted by News6 that all of its trains were operating with a 10-15 minute delay because of the severe heat.Extreme heat can extend and expand steel train rails, giving them a spaghetti-like appearance. The tracks may buckle under the strain as a result, posing a serious risk to trains using them. These are referred to as “sun kinks” as a result.
