High Heat And Humidity For Several Days

Weather Update –9:05 A.m. – Monday, July 1st

A hot week ahead as the temperatures will be in the lower 90’s each day with heat index readings in the upper 90’s. Take plenty of breaks if you plan to be outside. Today, starting off humid in the lower 70’s with increasing clouds in the afternoon and a 30% chance of a thunderstorms, high of 92.

As many head back to work for Monday, expect much of the same conditions we’ve been seeing all weekend long. A fairly broad upper ridge has been dominating much of the eastern and central parts of the U.S. This has kept the rain chances on the lower side. The warm, moist air out of the south, along with the heating of the day, has helped drive the spotty afternoon and evening showers across the area the last several days.

Highs will continue to be in the low 90s for the week as the weak upper ridge moves more towards the east. Monday’s heat index has it feeling like it’ll be near 100°F by the afternoon, with not much relief from winds as they continue to stay light and variable. The best chance for some substantial rain, although still not a lot, will be by our Independence Day, with a scattered rain chance during the afternoon and early evening.

Brian Davis
Storm Team 7 Meteorologist
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