Afternoon temperatures will range in the low to mid 90s through Monday with heat index values in the mid 90s to around 100 degrees, according to the National Weather Service.
Heat safety will need to be exercised to avoid heat-related illnesses, the weather service said.
Storms will return to the area as early as Monday night with the potential for severe weather on Tuesday, according to the weather service.
The weather service said residents should take extra precautions if spending time outside.
Wear lightweight and loose-fitting clothing and drink plenty of water. If possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening.
Avoid alcoholic and caffeinated beverages and limit intake of sugary beverages in order to stay hydrated, according to the weather service.
Sunburn can significantly slow the ability of the skin to release excess heat, so use sunscreen if outdoors and find shade when possible, the weather service said.
The temperature at 9 a.m. Saturday was 82 degrees.
Today’s temperatures are expected to climb to near 93, with sunny skies. The heat index may climb as high as 97, the weather service said. There will be a southwest wind of 7 to 13 mph.
Tonight the low will be around 73, with a south wind of 5 to 9 mph, according to the weather service.
Sunday, expect a high of 92 with mostly sunny skies, the weather service said. The heat index may be as high as 96. There will be a south wind of 6 to 10 mph.
Sunday night, expect a low of 72 with partly cloudy skies. The wind will be south southwest at 7 to 13 mph.
Monday’s forecast is a 40 percent chance of showers, with a high near 89, the weather service said. A south southwest wind of 6 to 8 mph is in the forecast. Between a tenth and a quarter of an inch of rain is possible.
Monday night, the low will be around 72 with a 50 percent chance of showers, the weather service said.
Tuesday, there is a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a high near 88, according to the weather service.