Hot, humid Friday with threat of damaging storms; cooler air arrives Sunday

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- Hot and humid again today with highs in the mid to upper 90s, and we'll keep an eye out for some lateday storms. A few could pack a punch with damaging wind gusts, frequent lightning, and some quick downpours.

Tomorrow's storm coverage looks a bit lower in the latest high-resolution guidance, but anything that pops could still be on the strong side.

Sunday brings a nice change of pace - more clouds, cooler temps in the 80s, and better chances for showers and storms as a rare July cold front slides in from the north.

I can't completely rule out a few lingering showers Monday as that front stalls just to our south. Otherwise, expect mostly cloudy skies and highs in the 80s.

Heat makes a comeback late next week, with temperatures pushing toward 100 by Thursday and Friday.

Have a great weekend!
Steve Stewart