Today’s weather: Hot, windy with rain possible late tonight

The heat index could reach the mid-90s today. (National Weather Service graphic)
A south wind of 11 to 15 mph, gusting to 25 mph, is in today’s forecast. (National Weather Service graphic)
A 30 percent chance of rain and thunderstorms is possible tonight. (National Weather Service graphic)

Today’s forecast is hot and humid, according to the National Weather Service.

The heat index could reach into the mid-90s today, according to the weather service. The high temperature could be 87.

Scattered storms are possible overnight, with heavy rain in some areas, the weather service said.

Hot and humid conditions also are expected Tuesday through Thursday, according to the weather service.

The maximum heat index values could reach 105-110 degrees on Wednesday, the weather service said.

Today, it will be mostly cloudy, with a high near 87 and a south wind of 11 to 15 mph, gusting as high as 25 mph, the weather service said.

Tonight, there is a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 1 a.m. and 4 a.m., according to the weather service. The low will be around 76 with a south southeast wind of 8 to 11 mph, gusting as high as 21 mph.

Tuesday, it will be partly sunny, with a high near 91 and a heat index as high as 102, the weather service said. A south wind will be 9 to 14 mph, gusting as high as 21 mph.

Tuesday night, there is a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 a.m., according to the weather service. The low will be around 77 with a south wind of 7 mph.

Wednesday, it will be mostly sunny, with a high near 96, the weather service said, and a south wind around 6 mph.

Wednesday night, there is a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a low around 72, according to the weather service.

Thursday, it will be sunny, with a high near 94, the weather service said.

Thursday night, it will be partly cloudy, with a low of 72, according to the weather service.

Friday, it will be mostly sunny, with a high near 90, the weather service said.

Friday night, it will be partly cloudy, with a low of 71, according to the weather service.

Saturday, Independence Day, it will be mostly sunny, with a high near 91, the weather service said.

Saturday night, it will be mostly clear, with a low around 71, according to the weather service.

Sunday, it will be mostly sunny, with a high near 92, the weather service said.

Above normal temperatures and below normal precipitation are forecast for July 6 to July 12. (National Weather Service graphic)