The hottest stretch of the summer so far is expected to arrive later this week, with the National Weather Service warning that heat index values could reach 100 to 105 degrees from Friday through Sunday, increasing the risk of heat-related illness across eastern Nebraska and western Iowa.
Forecasters say temperatures will remain seasonably hot through Wednesday and Thursday before intensifying heading into the weekend under a persistent ridge of high pressure.
Wednesday will bring another warm day with highs in the upper 80s to lower 90s, following early-morning patchy fog. The weather will remain dry, with little chance of rain through at least Sunday…