Wednesday starts mostly cloudy and muggy, with temperatures in the mid-70s early and light northeast wind around 3 mph. It already feels a little warmer than the thermometer shows, so the morning has a sticky start as clouds hang around and the day gets going.
By afternoon, the heat takes over. Expect a high near 94 with a mix of clouds and sun and a 55% chance of a stray thunderstorm. Any storm that pops up could bring a quick downpour and a little gusty wind, but this will not be an all-day rain setup. It may feel as hot as 104 during the hottest part of the day, so this is one of those afternoons to take water with you and avoid staying out too long.
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The evening keeps a 55% chance of a spotty thunderstorm before skies turn partly cloudy later on. Temperatures stay warm after sunset, so it will still feel muggy if you are heading out. Overnight, the low settles near 73 with light south-southeast wind around 5 mph and plenty of humidity still hanging on.
A Heat Advisory remains in effect through Friday evening. Heat index values could reach as high as 107 in the region, so use extra caution if you will be outside for long.
The allergy index is led by ragweed, which is very high today. Grass, mold and tree pollen are all low.
Thursday looks a lot like a summer rerun, with a high near 95, a low around 70 and another hot, humid day with a chance of a stray thunderstorm.
Get the latest updates on weather conditions here: RiverBender.com/weather.
