Hotter temps, storms return this weekend with gusty winds possible

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- First Alert-Turning Hotter: Hot and humid conditions are expected Friday into the weekend, with highs in the mid/upper 90s and feels-like temps around 100. Isolated strong-to-severe storms will be possible Saturday. The main risk will be damaging wind gusts.

Good Thursday morning! Out-the-door temps are in the 50s and 60s, along with some areas of patchy fog. Temperatures will climb a little higher today, with highs in the upper 80s to low 90s, which is seasonable. Expect a mix of sun and clouds through the day with some fair-weather cumulus developing.

Temperatures continue to rise Friday ahead of a front approaching from the north. It'll be a bit more humid, and isolated thunderstorms will be possible in the afternoon. Storm coverage looks greatest tomorrow evening/night. These storms can bring gusty winds, hail, and downpours.

The chance of showers and storms will persist through the weekend. More numerous showers and storms are expected Sun/Sun night as a cold front moves in from the north.

A strong ridge of high pressure is expected to build over the region next week. This'll lead to dangerous heat, with highs near 100 starting Wednesday. Dry weather looks likely.

Tropics: The Atlantic basin remains quiet. No development is expected within the next 7 days.

Have a good day!
Kweilyn