RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- First Alert-Turning Hotter: Hot and humid conditions will lead to unusually high heat index values of 102 to 109 degrees Thursday through the weekend. Heat advisories may be needed.
Shower/storm coverage is expected to be lower this afternoon/evening. That said, scattered storms will still be a possibility. Highs will be in the low to mid 90s with feels-like temps as high as 103.
Any thunderstorms that develop will diminish in the evening as peak heating ends, leading to a mainly dry, but humid night.
Thursday and Friday will be similar in terms of spotty storms, but highs will be in the mid 90s. This heat will continue through the weekend with feels-like temps of 105 to 109. A Heat Advisory may be issued.
Tropics-Invest 93L: A tropical rainstorm, designated as 93L by the NHC, will continue to slowly track westward across northern Florida, and it is expected to emerge into the Gulf on Wednesday. Depending on the track of the storm, favorable conditions exist for the storm to intensify into a tropical depression or tropical storm as it moves westward over the northern Gulf. Regardless of classification, heavy rain is expected across portions of the Gulf Coast from LA to the FL Panhandle. Flash flooding and isolated tornadoes will be possible.
Have a great day!
Cruz Medina