Friday morning starts warm and sticky with partly sunny skies and temperatures already in the low 80s. Through the afternoon, the heat builds fast to a high near 94, with south winds around 8 mph and a 55% chance of a thunderstorm. It will feel closer to 106 during peak heating, so time outside may wear people down in a hurry. By evening, any storm chance fades and skies turn partly cloudy while the air stays muggy. Overnight, Friday slips to a low around 75 with light south winds and very little relief from the heat.
An Extreme Heat Warning remains in effect through Saturday night. Heat index values could reach as high as 112, according to the National Weather Service.
Friday’s allergy index remains active, with grass pollen rated high, while mold and ragweed are in the moderate range.
Saturday looks mostly sunny, hot and humid, with a high near 97 and a low around 72. Rain chances stay low, but the afternoon still brings dangerous heat, with feels like temperatures climbing to about 105.
Sunday turns a bit less hot but stays uncomfortable. Expect a high near 90 and a low around 71 with a mix of sun and clouds, plus a 55% chance of an afternoon thunderstorm and another spotty storm possible Sunday evening.
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