***EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING AND HEAT ADVISORY in effect Thursday from Noon until 9pm***
A few showers, perhaps a rumble of thunder are possible across northern portions of the forecast area Thursday morning. After any rain moves out, we will heat up into the mid/upper 90s Thursday afternoon. Heat index values of 105F to 115F are likely. Stay cool and hydrated!
Keep an eye to the sky Thursday afternoon and evening as a few strong to severe thunderstorms may develop as a weak cold front moves south into the area. While widespread severe weather is not expected, the strongest storms may still have a damaging wind and hail threat. Highest storm chances will likely stay north of I-40.
The dangerous combination of heat and humidity will remain Friday, with only a slight drop in temps and heat index values into the weekend. We'll keep a slight chance of a shower or storm in the forecast Friday. Saturday and Sunday morning will have chances for a few storms as well with hot and humid afternoons likely.
Latest data is trending slightly "cooler" next week with temps possibly dropping slightly below average! Let's hope this trend continues!
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