NBC 5 Forecast: Hot and Humid Pattern

The building heat will be the main theme this week. Highs will be in the middle to upper 90s. A few spots may also reach 100°. When you combine the hot weather with high humidity, the heat index values could reach dangerous levels. Heat index between 102° and 108° can be expected ... especially Tuesday through Thursday.Please make sure you're slowing your level of activity as the heat continues to climb. Take plenty of breaks, drink lots of water, and try to spend as much time out of the heat as you can.Latest Forecast TODAY: Mostly sunny to partly cloudy and hot. A 30 percent chance for a couple storms in the afternoon or early evening. High: 97. Wind: S/SE 5-15 mph. TONIGHT: 30 percent chance of isolated thunderstorms before 9PM, then partly cloudy. Low: 78. Wind: S 5 mph. TUESDAY: Partly cloudy and hot. Low: 78. High: 98. Wind: S 10-15 mph. WEDNESDAY: Partly cloudy and hot. Low: 78. High: 97. Wind: S/SE 5-10 mph. THURSDAY: Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance for a few showers and storms. Low: 79. High: 96. Wind: N/NE 5-10 mph. FRIDAY: Partly cloudy and hot. Low: 78. High: 98. Wind: NE 5-10 mph. SATURDAY: Mostly sunny and hot. Low: 77. High: 98. Wind: E 5-10 mph. SUNDAY: Mostly sunny and hot. Low: 77. High: 97. Wind: SE 5-10 mph. MONDAY: Mostly sunny and hot. Low: 78. High: 96. Wind: SE 10 mph. TUESDAY: Partly cloudy and hot. Low: 79. High: 98. Wind: S 10-15 mph. WEDNESDAY: Partly cloudy and hot. Low: 78. High: 98. Wind: S 10 mph.  Continue reading...