Weather to Watch: Heat wave becomes official, hot weekend ahead

Storm Watch Team Meteorologist Addison Green says there will be more extreme heat over the weekend, with a storm chance Sunday and showers and storms possible on Monday.

News 12 Staff

Jul 21, 2022, 9:55 AM

Updated 735 days ago

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WHAT’S NEW: Hot weather continues, but with slightly lower humidity Friday.
WHAT’S NEXT: More extreme heat again over the weekend, with a storm chance Sunday and showers and storms possible Monday. 
Storm Watch Team Meteorologist Addison Green says there will be more extreme heat over the weekend, with a storm chance Sunday and showers and storms possible on Monday.
FORECAST:
FRIDAY: HEAT ALERT - Mostly sunny skies. Highs around 92 with it feeling a little less humid.  Most of the day will be dry and shower free with a small chance towards the end of the day,
SATURDAY: HEAT ALERT - Mostly sunny through much of the day with hot and humid air moving in again. Highs around 94. Lows around 75. 
SUNDAY: HEAT ALERT - Partly cloudy, hot  and humid out with a late chance for a shower or storm as a cold front approaches the area. Highs around 96. Lows around 76.
MONDAY: WEATHER TO WATCH - IT IS POSSIBLE THE HEAT WAVE ENDS. Cold front slowly moves through the region with showers and storms along the way. Right now, severe weather isn’t expected . Highs around 89 degrees. Lows around 71.
REST OF THE WEEK: TUESDAY is the PICK OF THE WEEK with lowered humidity.


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