ALERTS: Heat Advisory until 8 p.m. Wednesday

While you can still enjoy summer outdoor activities during very hot weather, it is vitally important to go indoors in air conditioning from time to time. Many times, you don't realize how quickly extreme heat is dehydrating you or taking a toll on your body. Use extra caution and do not overexert yourself today through Wednesday.

There can also be some elevated smoke from Canadian wildfires higher in the atmosphere today. I do not think it will be as bad as this past Saturday, and air quality is expected to be moderate, but the entire News 12 Storm Watch Team will also keep a close eye on this for you.

Daytime high temperatures are expected to be well into the 90s through Wednesday. This means that this will very likely become an official heat wave for the lower Hudson Valley by Wednesday afternoon. Remember, for an official heat wave you need three or more consecutive days when the actual air temperature hits 90 degrees or higher. Regardless, it is still going to feel like around 100 degrees for three straight days.

RAIN CHANCES THIS WEEK: A few spotty thunderstorms cannot be ruled out on Wednesday afternoon and evening. The next best chance for off-and-on rain will be on Thursday.

INCREDIBLE RELIEF INTO THE WEEKEND! Thursday will act as our transition day to more refreshing air. Once we get past Thursday's rain chances, it will feel much more comfortable starting on Friday and dry weather is then expected to stick around through the weekend and into next week!

Have a great Monday and stay cool!

FORECAST:

TODAY: HEAT ALERT — Mostly sunny. Hot and humid. Take breaks indoor and drink extra water. Highs around 94 degrees can feel closer to 100 degrees.

TONIGHT: Mostly clear. Warm and muggy. Lows around 74 degrees.

TUESDAY: HEAT ALERT — Mostly sunny. Hot and humid. Take breaks indoor and drink extra water. Highs around 98 degrees can feel closer to 105 degrees. Lows near 76 degrees.

WEDNESDAY: HEAT ALERT -- Mostly sunny in the morning. Hot and humid. A mix of sun and clouds in the afternoon with a spotty shower or thunderstorm chance. Highs around 96 degrees can feel closer to 105 degrees. Lows near 74 degrees.

THURSDAY: SCATTERED RAIN — Clouds and breaks of sun with periods of rain and an isolated thunderstorm. Highs around 83 degrees and still humid. Lows near 65 with a more refreshing feel settling in.

FRIDAY: RELIEF! Sun and clouds. Highs around 79 degrees with low humidity. Lows around 61 degrees.

SATURDAY: Amazing! Mostly sunny. Highs around 80 degrees. Comfortable. Lows near 60 degrees.

SUNDAY: Still great! Mostly sunny. Highs around 80 degrees. Still fairly comfortable. Lows near 63 degrees.