A large ridge of high pressure will slide over the Capital Area this weekend, locking in hot, dry air and setting the stage for dangerously high heat index values early next week. Expect daytime temperatures to quickly climb near 100 degrees with virtually no rain in sight to cool us off.
The Weekend: highs in the upper 90s, feels-like temperatures of 105°+
Next Week: extreme heat to return, warnings possible with feels-like temperatures of 108°+…