Hot, Hazy Conditions Push Heat Index Above 100 on Wednesday

Wednesday starts warm and sticky with mostly sunny skies and a temperature near 74. It already feels like 84 early, so the heat is wasting no time. Winds stay light out of the south to south-southwest at around 5 to 10 mph as the morning moves along.

By afternoon, hazy sunshine takes over and the temperature climbs to a high near 95. With humidity in place, it may feel like 104 during the hottest part of the day. Rain chances stay close to zero, but the heat will be the main story. A few gusts could reach around 18 mph, enough to stir the air but not cool things down much.

During the evening, skies turn mainly clear and it stays very warm. Temperatures slip gradually through the 80s with a light south wind. The Extreme Heat Warning remains in effect through Friday night, with heat index values up to 107 possible in the region.

Overnight, expect mainly clear skies, muggy air and a low around 76. A stray shower is not likely, with rain chances staying very low. If you are sensitive to allergens, the allergy index is moderate for grass, while tree pollen, ragweed and mold are low.

Thursday looks much the same at first, with a high near 95 and a low around 76, but the day brings a much better chance for afternoon thunderstorms.

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