Florida is bracing for a dangerously hot heat wave at the start of the week. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Heat Advisory for the Sunshine State, including the Central Florida region.

Tampa, Fla., recorded 100 degrees for the first time this weekend as extreme heat settles across much of the region.

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.

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.

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

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.

Orlando heat wave triggers Heat Advisory with temperatures reaching mid to upper 90's and heat index up to 110°F.

A dome of high pressure has parked itself over Florida, pressing a lid on the atmosphere. That means clear skies, blazing sunshine, and very little rain to cool us off. Add dew points in the mid to upper 70s, and your body’s cooling system is working overtime.

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

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