Hot and humid through midweek, much needed rain in the forecast

 

Hot and humid weather continues through midweek. Highs will be back near 90 Tuesday and Wednesday with a heat index much higher. Record breaking warmth will be most felt overnight, with low above 70. The best chance of much needed rain will be Wednesday evening, storms are likely, some could be strong to severe. The heat gradually breaks through the weekend.

Overnight lows Tuesday are likely to tie or break a record for warmest on record. Another sign of how steamy the forecast is.

Severe threat for Wednesday is 1 of out 5. Storms could produce gusty wind and heavy rain.

Tonight: Mostly clear to partly cloudy, low of 74.

Tuesday: Partly cloudy, spotty showers/storms, high of 90.

Wednesday: Scattered showers and storms, more widespread by evening, highs in the upper 80s.

Thursday: Morning showers, partly cloudy, highs in the mid-80s.