Storm risk later today in parts of Central NC; Dangerously hot by end of the week

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- First Alert-Dangerous to End the Week: Another wave of dangerous heat and humidity is expected from Thursday into the weekend, with the hottest weather on Thursday and Friday. Feels-like temps of 100 to 105 are likely and record highs are possible Friday.

In addition, there is a marginal risk (level 1 of 5) of severe storms late Friday through Friday night. The greatest threat will be damaging winds, with large hail also possible.

Good Wednesday morning! High pressure is well off toward Bermuda, and winds have turned southwesterly since yesterday afternoon. Dew points have already surged into the low 70s, and temperatures remain in the mid to upper 70s thanks to this warm and moist southwesterly flow. This pattern will continue to build heat across the region through the weekend.

Out-the-door temps are in the 70s. Highs today will be in the upper 80s north and low to mid 90s in the Triangle and south.

The heat and humidity will make for dangerous conditions Thursday-Sunday for anyone spending time outside, so caution should be. 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.

The Atlantic basin is quiet, and no tropical development is expected within the next 7 days.

Have a good day!
Kweilyn