Dangerous Heat to Continue

The temperatures and humidity are combining to produce very uncomfortable conditions across the area. The dewpoints are what cause the heat index to shoot through the roof. Normally, our dewpoints are in the low 70s during the summer, which is quite humid (tropical), but bearable. This week our dewpoints have crept up to near 80! This is producing a heat index between 115 and 120 in many areas during the afternoon. We will again see this on Friday, with the actual temperatures topping out at or just below 100. An isolated thunderstorm is possible in the afternoon. There will be a better chance for scattered thunderstorms over the weekend during the afternoon and evening hours, thanks to a weak cold front arriving. This front should move through Saturday night before stalling and dissipating Sunday and Monday. Some drop in temperatures and humidity can be expected Sunday, with highs dropping into the low 90s. Unfortunately, this slight relief may just be temporary, as long range computer models are projecting a return to at least the mid 90s Monday and Tuesday. Be safe!