Tracking hot and humid conditions: weekend showers and thunderstorms

This morning, temperatures are not bringing much relief from the heat, starting off in the upper 70s to low 80s. Breezy winds sustained between 10–15 mph, with gusts up to 25 mph, may help it feel slightly cooler. Today will be the hottest day of the week. Highs will climb into the mid-90s, with heat index values between 100 and 105 degrees expected this afternoon.

A heat advisory will be in effect today from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. Hot temperatures and high humidity may lead to heat-related illnesses.

Tonight will remain warm, with lows only dropping into the upper 70s. There is a slight chance of isolated showers and thunderstorms, though rain is more likely by Saturday morning.

On Saturday, isolated showers and thunderstorms are possible through the morning. It will stay hot, with highs in the low 90s. Saturday night into Sunday, additional rain and storms are expected. A few thunderstorms could be severe, with the potential for heavy rainfall, flooding and damaging winds.

Sunday brings another chance for showers, but it will be cooler.