Hot, Humid Tuesday Brings 95-Degree High and Storm Chance
An Extreme Heat Warning remains in effect through Wednesday evening as heat index values top 100 and spotty thunderstorms remain possible.
Tuesday starts warm and sticky with mostly sunny skies and temperatures in the mid-70s. It already feels like the low 80s early, so the day gets a head start on the heat.
By afternoon, temperatures climb to a high near 95 with a mix of sun and clouds. It will feel closer to 103 at times, and a spotty thunderstorm could pop up with a 55% chance of rain. Southwest winds around 10 mph may gust up to 22 mph. An Extreme Heat Warning remains in effect through Wednesday evening, so this is a good day to take breaks, drink water and limit time outside during the hottest part of the day.
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Tuesday evening stays warm and humid as any isolated storm fades out. Skies turn partly cloudy, with lighter northeast winds around 7 mph.
Overnight, the air does not cool much. Expect a low around 74 under partly cloudy skies, and it will still feel a little muggy by daybreak.
The allergy index is high for grass and moderate for mold today. Ragweed and tree pollen are low.
Wednesday brings another hot and humid day, with a high near 91 and a low around 75. There is another 55% chance of thunderstorms, and the heat will still be a factor even with a slightly lower temperature.
Get the latest updates on weather conditions here: RiverBender.com/weather.
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