Residents can expect another stretch of summer heat across the area, with temperatures climbing into the mid-90s through the Independence Day weekend. While most days will remain sunny, isolated afternoon thunderstorms will be possible, especially during the latter half of the week and into early next week.
Wednesday will be hot and mostly sunny with a high near 95 degrees. A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms develops late in the afternoon after 4 p.m. Heat index values could reach as high as 103 degrees. Wednesday night brings a slight chance of lingering storms before skies become partly cloudy, with overnight lows around 75.
Thursday will feature mostly sunny skies and a high near 93 degrees. A few isolated afternoon thunderstorms are possible after 1 p.m., with rain chances around 20 percent. Thursday night will be mostly clear with a low near 76.
Friday looks dry and sunny with a high near 94 degrees. Clear to mostly clear conditions continue Friday night, with temperatures falling to around 76 degrees.
For Independence Day on Saturday, expect sunny and hot conditions with a high near 95 degrees. A slight 20 percent chance of afternoon thunderstorms could develop after 1 p.m., but most celebrations should remain dry. Saturday night will be mostly clear with a low around 77.
Rain chances increase slightly on Sunday, with a 30 percent chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms under mostly sunny skies. High temperatures will remain near 94 degrees. Sunday night brings a 20 percent chance of storms and a low around 76.
Looking ahead to Monday, moisture increases across the region, bringing a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Despite the higher rain chances, temperatures will still reach around 93 degrees.
Residents planning outdoor activities for the holiday weekend should stay hydrated, take frequent breaks from the heat, and remain alert for isolated afternoon thunderstorms that may develop with little warning.