Heat index could rise to 98 today

The heat index could rise to 98 today, while the temperature could reach a high of 89, according to the National Weather Service.

Rain and storms are in the forecast for Wednesday morning through Thursday night, the weather service said.

Severe potential is low for most of the week, except for Thursday morning, when strong storms are possible, according to the weather service.

Today, it will be mostly sunny, with a high near 89, the weather service said. Heat index values will be as high as 98. There will be an east southeast wind of 7 mph.

Tonight, there is a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4 a.m., with a low of 73, according to the weather service. There will be an east southeast wind of 6 to 8 mph.

Wednesday, there will be a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a high near 90, the weather service said.

Wednesday night, there is a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1 a.m., according to the weather service. The low will be around 73 with a southeast wind of 5 to 7 mph. Between a tenth and quarter-inch of rain is possible.

Thursday, there is a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1 p.m., the weather service said. The high will be near 89 with a south southeast wind of 6 to 8 mph. Between a tenth and quarter-inch of rain is possible.

Thursday night, there is a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1 a.m., according to the weather service. The low will be around 72. Less than a tenth of an inch of rain is possible.

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

Friday night, it will be partly cloudy, with a low of 73, according to the weather service.

Saturday, it will be mostly sunny, with a high near 89, the weather service said.

Saturday night, there is a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 a.m., according to the weather service. The low will be around 69.

Sunday, it will be mostly sunny with a high near 86, the weather service said.

Sunday night, it will be partly cloudy, with a low of 64, according to the weather service.

Monday, it will be partly sunny, with a high near 80, the weather service said.

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