Hot, humid stretch across Central NC this week

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- First Alert-Dangerous Heat & Storms: A heat wave will impact Central NC through Friday. Afternoon highs will be around the mid 90s with feels-like temps as high as 106. Additionally, isolated to scattered showers and storms are possible Tuesday and Wednesday. There is a Level 1 of 5 severe storm risk, with damaging winds and localized flooding as the main threats.

It will be a very warm and muggy evening across the state. Overnight, partly cloudy skies are expected along with lows in the 70s.

Rain and storm chances increase Tuesday and Wednesday during the afternoon and evening. Given the very moist and unstable environment, any thunderstorm could contain locally damaging winds and a drenching downpour. Coverage may overall remain spotty with storms struggling to make it over the mountains, but any storm that does reach the Triangle may be potent.

The heat and humidity remain center stage through Friday, with highs remaining in the mid to upper 90s until our next cold front arrives next weekend.

The timing of the arrival of this weekend's cold front remains a challenge. Scattered showers are storms will be possible on Friday and Saturday as that front looks to linger for a while before pushing to our south. Friday will be hot, in the mid-90s, before temperatures retreat to near or just below 90 on Saturday.

Sunday will feature an isolated storm chance, but better coverage of storms is expected early next week.

Have a great night!
Cruz Medina