First Alert: Triple-digit heat, storm threats into the weekend

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- First Alert-Dangerous to End the Week: Another wave of dangerous heat and humidity is expected from today into the weekend, with the hottest weather on today and Friday. Feels-like temps of 100 to 106 are likely and record highs are possible Friday.

First Alert-Storm Risk: Today there is a marginal risk (level 1 of 5) of isolated severe storms north of Raleigh. Damaging winds are the main risk. Friday brings a Slight risk (level 2 of 5) of severe storms late Friday through Friday night for areas along I-85 and north. The greatest threat will be damaging winds, with large hail also possible. There is a level 1 severe risk for the Triangle Friday.

The heat and humidity will make for dangerous conditions today through Sunday for anyone spending time outside .The heat will peak Friday afternoon with our first triple-digit temperature of the year likely, with a high of 100 degrees. This would break the record of 98 at RDU set in 2002.

We'll see a small break in the humidity on Saturday, as a front passes through late Friday night/early Saturday morning. A few thunderstorms will also be possible Saturday and Sunday with highs in the mid 90s.

The next cold front will approach by early next week, keeping daily chances for scattered showers and storms. This will also help to break the heat wave Monday, with highs in the low 90s.

Tropics:
1. Bay of Campeche:
A broad area of low pressure could form over the Bay of Campeche on
Friday from a westward-moving tropical wave currently located near
the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico. Environmental conditions are
forecast to be only marginally conducive for development, and the
system should move inland over eastern Mexico by late this weekend.
* Formation chance through 48 hours...low...10 percent.
* Formation chance through 7 days...low...10 percent.

Have a great day!
Cruz Medina