Meteorologist Cassie Heiter's Midweek Heatwave and Weekend Storm Forecast

Midweek Record Heat

• ⚠️ Tomorrow is a WFA Weather Alert Day due to extreme heat, with a possibility of the first 100-degree day of the year, which would be a record.
• 🌡️ Temperatures are expected to be near record-breaking levels not only tomorrow but for the rest of the week and into the weekend.
• 💧 Safety precautions include limiting outdoor time, staying hydrated, checking on the elderly, and not leaving pets outside for extended periods.

Daily Temperature Breakdown

• 📈 Tomorrow's high is forecasted to be 100°, with record heat expected to continue.
• 🗓️ Thursday's high is predicted at 95° (record 97°), Friday at 97° (record 94°), and Saturday in the upper 90s.
• ☀️ Today saw a high of 93°, 10° above normal, with records close to being tied or broken.

Weekend Rain and Storm Potential

• 🌧️ There is a chance of rain and storms over the weekend, which could help to lower temperatures.
• ⚡ However, if storms do develop, there is a potential for severe weather this weekend.
• 📊 Current rain coverage is around 30%, but this could change as the weekend approaches.

Extended Outlook

• 📉 By Monday, temperatures are expected to drop back into the low 90s.
• ☀️ The 14-day forecast indicates a few days in the 80s, but many days will still be in the 90s.
• ☁️ A weak, moisture-starved cold front is expected Thursday, bringing clouds but no significant rain.