Hot and Dry Days Ahead: What to Expect This Weekend

Weather is changing up its game just before the holiday weekend. After a round of afternoon storms on Wednesday, things are about to get hotter and drier. The good news is less rain. The bad news is more heat. Wednesday is another hot and muggy day. Temperatures will climb near 93 degrees in the afternoon. Scattered storms might pop up, but don't count on them to cool things down much. By nighttime, the rain will fade away, leaving behind a warm evening in the 70s. Starting Thursday, a shift in the wind will bring drier air. This means fewer storms and more sunshine. Rain chances drop to just 10-20% for the rest of the week. Highs will soar into the mid-90s, and it will feel even hotter with humidity pushing the heat index into the low 100s. The holiday weekend is looking hot, but not as humid. Humidity will drop a bit, but the heat will still be intense. Stay cool by drinking plenty of water and taking breaks in the shade or air conditioning. Looking ahead, things might change by late Sunday. Tropical moisture could return, bringing back the daily thunderstorms. There's some uncertainty, though, because it all depends on a weak disturbance in the Gulf. Meanwhile, there's a chance a low-pressure system could form near the southeast U. S. coast. Conditions aren't perfect for development, but there's still a 40% chance something could form over the next week. This system isn't expected to move much, so it's worth keeping an eye on.