Good Wednesday Morning! It’s another steamy start to the day, with temperatures already sitting in the mid to upper 70s and humidity in full force. Skies are turning partly sunny as we move past daybreak, with more cloud cover spreading across the region.
Afternoon highs will once again soar into the upper 90s, and a Heat Advisory remains in effect through this evening. Heat index values will consistently reach into the triple digits, so please take precautions—limit outdoor activities, stay well hydrated, and pay attention to how your body is feeling. Remember, extreme heat is the leading cause of weather-related fatalities.
Unlike yesterday, today brings a better chance for showers and thunderstorms, especially later this afternoon and evening. With the intense heat providing plenty of fuel, a few of these storms could become strong, with damaging wind gusts possibly exceeding 60 mph…