Tuesday starts sunny and already warm, with temperatures in the mid-70s by early morning and light south to southwest wind around 2 to 5 mph. It will feel closer to 80 to 84 degrees right away, so the day gets going with plenty of heat and humidity.
By afternoon, hazy sunshine and sweltering conditions take over. The high reaches 97, with southwest wind near 9 mph and gusts up to 23 mph. Rain chances stay near zero at 2 percent, but it will feel as hot as 105 during the hottest part of the day. If you have to be outside for long, take breaks and drink plenty of water.
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Tuesday evening stays clear and very warm as temperatures ease back through the 80s. Winds turn lighter out of the south, and the air will still feel sticky after sunset.
Overnight, the low settles near 75 under clear skies with light south wind. Rain chances remain very low at 5 percent, and the humid air will hang on through daybreak.
An Extreme Heat Warning remains in effect through Friday night. Heat index values could reach as high as 111 across the region.
The allergy index is moderate for grass, which is the main allergen today.
Wednesday looks hot and humid again, with a high of 96 and a low of 76 under hazy sunshine. Rain chances stay low, and the overall setup points to another day with dangerous afternoon heat.
Get the latest updates on weather conditions here: RiverBender.com/weather.
