Heating up quickly into the weekend

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- First Alert-Turning Hotter: Hot and humid conditions are expected Friday into the weekend, with highs in the mid/upper 90s and feels-like temps around 100.

A pleasant evening is on tap with temps in the 80s, but overnight we fall into the 60s.

Dry weather continues Thursday with high pressure overhead. Temperatures will quickly rebound into the low to mid 90s as southwesterly winds. It'll be slightly more humid.

Pop-up shower/storm potential returns Friday as a disturbance moves through the Ohio Valley and reaches the Mid-Atlantic. Ahead of it, temperatures will continue to increase. The timing of thunderstorms on Friday will favor the late-afternoon hours and lasts through the evening.

Thunderstorm chances could continue into Saturday, perhaps lingering from Friday night and then redeveloping with daytime heating.

Temperatures on Sunday may be a few degrees lower as the front passes. Thunderstorm chances continue on Sunday as the front moves through.

A strong ridge is expected to build over the region next week. This'll lead to dangerous heat, with highs near 100. Dry weather looks likely.

Have a great evening!
Cruz Medina