Heat Advisories issued amidst intense heatwave; Drought worsens

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- First Alert-Dangerous Heat Wave This Week: An intense heat wave will continue through the Fourth of July weekend. Highs will be around 100 degrees, with feels-like temps as highs as 110 degrees. Storm chances increase next week.

Good Thursday morning! Out-the-door temps are in the 70s for most. The heat wave continues today. Highs are expected to reach or exceed 100 degrees from Thursday through Sunday. Dew points will be in the mid-60s, leading to feels-like temps of 100-110 each afternoon. The combination of intense sunshine and prolonged heat will create dangerous conditions for anyone spending extended periods outdoors. Daily record high temperatures may also be challenged or even broken.

There will be little overnight relief, with temperatures only falling into the mid-70s throughout the heat wave.

By Sunday, the ridge will begin to flatten, although temperatures are still expected to approach 100 degrees through Sunday.

With somewhat stagnant conditions, smoke from Saturday night's fireworks could linger into Sunday, something to keep in mind, especially for those who are more sensitive to reduced air quality.

A spotty shower or storm may develop Sunday. But better chances for daily showers/storms will increase starting Monday and continue through much of next week. As the ridge breaks down, temperatures will also gradually drop from their late-week peak. Highs Tuesday will be in the mid-90s, with low to mid-90s to finish the week.

Tropics:
For the North Atlantic...Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of America:

No development is expected within the next 7 days.

Have a good day!
Kweilyn