We’ve been dealing with quite a bit of heat recently and things are gonna get even hotter after we officially enter summer on Thursday. The first day of summer will reach the low 90s, but it’s Friday, Saturday, and Sunday that give the region a shot at 100° temperatures.
According to the National Weather Service’s “forecaster discussion”, temperatures on Friday are expected to soar into the upper 90s and may approach the century mark across western areas. Heat Advisories will likely be needed. The forecast is looking dry, but isolated storms can’t be ruled out the closer you are to the Mason-Dixon Line.
The hottest temperatures of the ongoing heat wave are anticipated this coming weekend, with daytime highs climbing into the mid-upper 90s and possibly even the 100s. Dewpoints will also increase into the upper 60s and lower 70s, making it feel more humid. Peak heat indices in excess of 100 look to be a good bet for much of the forecast area this weekend. There will also be lesser relief at night, with lows only dropping into the mid-upper 70s.
