Sweltering Friday, then the heat breaks with thunderstorms

 

Friday will be the hottest day of the year, highs in the mid-90s and a heat index +100 degrees. Be proactive about hydrating and ways to keep cool, especially in the afternoon. The heat breaks Friday night with another round of storms. Severe weather is possible, timing is 9:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m. Damaging wind gusts are the primary concern, threat tracker is 2/5 on the risk scale. Showers may last into Saturday morning; the humidity will fall through the day. Sunday is delightful, with highs in the low 80s. 

Tonight: Mostly clear. Low 72.
Friday: Sweltering. PM storms. High 96. Heat Index up to 105°!
Saturday: AM showers/storms. Humidity falling. High 84.
Sunday: Sunny. High of 80