Staying Steamy This Week

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- First Alert-The Weekend: Dangerously hot weather is expected this weekend. High temperatures will be in the low to mid 90s Friday and around 95 to near 100 degrees Saturday and Sunday. Heat index values will peak in the upper 90s to around 105 degrees Saturday and Sunday. These unusually hot conditions for this time of year will increase the risk of heat-related illness, especially for those without access to air conditioning.

Good morning! The feel of summer will continue ahead of its official arrival this afternoon (summer solstice at 4:50pm) By the weekend, feels-like temps will range 98 to 107+.

Out-the-door temps are in the 60s. Highs will be in the upper 80s to low 90s with some patchy clouds.

Temps head up Friday with more sunshine. Afternoon highs will be in the mid 90s. The weekend will be even hotter as the strong high shifts south. Afternoon highs will top out in the mid and upper 90s Saturday and Sunday. Weekend feels-like temps will be around 98 to 107.

The ridge will break down late weekend into early next week and a cold front will approach. A few showers and storms will be possible late Sunday and Monday.

The pattern becomes more stagnant next week, with hot and dry conditions possible through much of next week. Models suggest another cold front could impact the region later next week, but the timing remains uncertain.

Have a good day!

Kweilyn