Extreme Heat Warning issued 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 highs as 115 degrees. Record-breaking temps are possible, again, on the Fourth as the ridge peaks. Storm chances increase next week.

Happy Fourth of July! Out-the-door temps are in the 70s for most, with 80 at RDU. If this stands, it would be a new record low high temp at RDU.

Record high temperatures will be challenged today, with the record standing at 101. Sunday's record of 106 degrees is likely out of reach. Highs will be in the upper 90s by Monday as the ridge weakens.

There will be little overnight relief, with temperatures only falling into the mid-70s to near 80 throughout the heat wave.

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 will be possible north of Raleigh today. Any storm that pops could produce a strong wind gusts. A few showers and isolated storms 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 :
No development is expected within the next 7 days.

Have a good day!
Kweilyn