We’re under an excessive-heat warning today for heat indexes up to 105 to 110.
should be at its peak today as temperatures could get close to the 104-degree record set in the scorching summer of 1988. Pop-up thunderstorms could offer some relief late today, but tomorrow should bring more widespread shower and storm activity. Temperatures closer to average arrive late this week before storm chances return this weekend. Hang in there; we are almost there.
Some storms could be strong to severe with heavy downpours and strong gusts. Otherwise, winds are from the southwest again at 5 to 10 mph. Confidence: Highshould see partly to mostly cloudy skies with a cool front lingering near the area. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected to be most common across southern to eastern parts of the area as highs range from the mid- to upper 80s.
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