WEDNESDAY, JULY 3, 2024 TODAY: Partly Cloudy Highs: 87-92 Winds: South 5-10 mph Winds shift direction midweek allowing for temperatures to warm closer to 90 degrees. Humidity levels will remain in-check Wednesday, so it won't feel hotter than actual air temperatures. Overall, Wednesday looks great to kick-off the long holiday weekend for many. TONIGHT: Partly Cloudy Lows: 72-76 Winds: South 5 mph It will be a warmer and slightly more humid night with lows only falling into the 70s. FOURTH OF JULY: Partly Cloudy Chance PM Storms Highs: 90-95 Heat Index: near 100-105 Winds: Southwest 5-10 mph More typical July weather arrives just in time for the holiday with highs in the low 90s and feels-like temperatures closer to 100 degrees. With much higher humidity, there is a chance for rain and storms during the afternoon and early evening hours. Have an indoor back-up plan for outdoor barbecues or cookouts Thursday. There is a chance for rain around the time for fireworks, so make sure you're paying close attention to the changing forecast. FRIDAY: Partly Sunny Chance PM Storms Highs: 90-95 Heat Index: 100-105 Winds: South 3-8 mph The heat and humidity stick around Friday with afternoon feels-like temperatures nearing 105 degrees. Additional chance for showers and storms are possible. With such high temperatures and humidity, any storms that develop could be on the strong to severe side. THIS WEEKEND: Plan for a hot first weekend of July with highs in the 90s both days. Saturday will feature the highest humidity with dewpoint temperatures in the mid 70s. Feels-like temperatures Saturday afternoon could reach 105. There is also the chance for rain and storms to develop during the afternoon and evening, as a cold front approaches. Some storms could contain damaging winds, frequent thunder and lightning, and downpours. The cold front will drop humidity levels Sunday into the mid 60s, which will make it feel less oppressive outdoors. Download the First Alert Weather app to stay up to date with the latest forecast. |