Intense heat remains the main story early in the week as highs climb into the upper 90s, with humidity driving the heat index up to 110°. Around midweek, the soon-to-be Tropical Storm Bertha will parallel the northern Gulf Coast. While local impacts appear minimal, the system warrants a close watch. Skip ahead to The Tropics section below for a full breakdown.
Tonight & Tomorrow: Expect a mostly clear and quiet Sunday night, with temperatures dropping into the mid-70s by morning. Morning sun will rapidly push temperatures toward 90° by lunch before peaking near 97° in the afternoon. High humidity will place the feels-like temperature, or heat index, upwards of 110° at times. This has prompted another Heat Advisory for the entire Capital Area from Noon to 7 p.m. Monday. Use this advisory as a reminder to drink plenty of water, pace activities outdoors, and watch for warning signs of heat illness. Listen to the body and head into the air conditioning immediately if any symptoms develop.
Most of the day looks dry; however, spotty showers and storms will fire by mid-to-late afternoon and persist into the evening. The greatest chance of coming across one will be closer to I-55, though one or two could clip the Metro Area. These storms will be moving in from the northeast, toward the southwest.
Up Next: Another round of heat alerts is likely on Tuesday as highs flirt with the upper 90s for the second straight day. Isolated afternoon thunderstorms tied to outer rainbands of what will then be known as Tropical Storm Bertha may bring brief bursts of relief from the intense heat. Periodic tropical downpours will continue through Thursday, especially south of I-10. Outside of these showers, intense heat and humidity will dominate. Check The Tropics section below for a full breakdown of the system spinning in the Gulf…