Local 10 Weather: Hot and Dry Weekend Forecast for July 26th

Weekend Heatwave

• ☀️ The final weekend of July will be extremely hot, with temperatures soaring into the low to mid 90s across the area.
• 🌡️ This heatwave is attributed to high pressure and a layer of Saharan dust, which will keep the atmosphere dry and prevent cooling storms.
• 🏖️ The only relief from the intense heat will be found near the beaches.
• 📈 This heat is not isolated locally but is part of a larger eastern heat dome affecting cities along the eastern seaboard.

Regional Temperature Outlook

• 📍 Cities like Charleston are expected to reach highs of 95°F today, with temperatures climbing to 99°F tomorrow and remaining in the high 90s.
• 🎢 Orlando residents can expect temperatures between 94°F and 97°F, making theme park visits challenging.
• 🏙️ Miami will experience highs around 93°F, but with humidity, it will feel 5 to 10 degrees hotter.

Upcoming Week and Beach Conditions

• 🌧️ Starting Monday, spotty showers and storms are expected to slowly return to the forecast.
• ⚠️ Despite the return of rain chances, the overall chance remains below normal for the upcoming week.
• 🧴 The UV index at the beach will be very high, so sunscreen is strongly recommended.
• 🌊 Boating conditions at the beach are expected to be a little bumpy but generally not bad, with no official advisories.
• 🧊 The forecast advises enjoying the week and staying cool amidst the high temperatures.