Extreme Heat Warning issued Friday through July 4th

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- First Alert-Dangerous Heat Wave through Monday: An intense heat wave will continue through the Fourth of July weekend. Highs will be around 100 degrees, with feels-like temps as high as 115 degrees. Record-breaking temps are likely Friday and the Fourth as the ridge peaks. Storm chances increase next week.

First Alert-Air Quality: The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality in Raleigh, NC, has issued a Code Orange Air Quality Action Day for Ground-Level Ozone for Wake, Durham, and Granville counties from 10 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday.

Record-high temperatures will be challenged today and tomorrow, with the record standing at 101 degrees on both days. Sunday's record of 106 degrees is likely out of reach, but Monday's record of 102 degrees could be challenged. By then, however, temperatures are expected to begin moderating toward 100 degrees as the ridge weakens.

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

With somewhat stagnant conditions, ozone Friday and 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