Hotter days this week, chance of rain increases but no widespread washouts anticipated

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- First Alert-Dangerous Heat Later This Week: Another wave of dangerously hot temperatures is expected from mid-week into the weekend, with the hottest weather on Thursday and Friday. Friday has the potential to bring our first triple-digit air temperatures of the year.

Good Monday morning! A cold front will move through later today. Skies will be slightly cloudier today, with highs in the low to mid-90s.

While a few showers and thunderstorms may develop along this boundary during the afternoon and early evening, coverage should remain spotty. The better chance for rain/storms will be south and west of the Triangle.

Tuesday will be the "coolest" day of this week, with highs in the mid/upper 80s. An isolated shower/storm can't be ruled out early Tuesday AM.

The summer heat begins to build once again as strong high pressure builds across the eastern United States. Temperatures and humidity will steadily increase. Highs will climb well into the 90s Wednesday through Saturday, with the hottest period currently expected Thursday through Saturday. Some locations may reach 100 on Friday if the ridge performs as advertised.

With temperatures going over guidance yesterday under similar wind directions, there is no reason to expect the heat to underachieve late this week. As dew points climb through the 60s and eventually into the 70s, the atmosphere will become increasingly unstable despite the dominant ridge. This should support the typical summertime pattern of pulse-type spotty afternoon and evening thunderstorms. Coverage appears too limited to warrant concerns for widespread rainfall, but any storm that develops could produce brief heavy rain and gusty winds, given the hot and humid environment.

No tropical development is expected in the next 7 days.

Have a good day!
Kweilyn