Staying hot to start July

High temperatures expected this weekend with air pollution and heat advisories out for today. The heat wave will last the weekend and into next week said Storm Center 7 Meteorologist Eric Elwell.

>>WHIO Doppler 7 Interactive Radar

WARNING:

  • Heat advisory remains in effect today from noon to 8 p.m. for Mercer, Auglaize and Butler Counties.
  • Heat index values are expected to be around 100 due to temperatures in the lower 90s and dew points in the lower 70s.
  • Impacts: heat stroke, heat exhaustion and other heat related illnesses will be possible, especially if you spend a significant amount of time outdoors, or are involved in any strenuous outdoor activity.

>>5-day forecast

QUICK-LOOK FORECAST:

  • Heat index to stay near 100 into Sunday
  • Increasing threat for storms to start the new week
  • Little relief from the heat through next week

Tonight: Mainly clear skies are expected overnight. It'll be a mild and muggy night with temperatures dropping into the lower to middle 70s.

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Sunday: Partly cloudy skies will develop in the afternoon with hot and humid conditions. Highs will be in the lower 90s with a heat index in the upper 90s. There is a chance for a pop-up evening storm.

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Monday: Expect a mix of sun and clouds and a chance for afternoon and evening storms. Highs will be near 90 degrees.

Tuesday: Partly cloudy skies are expected with a chance for late day storms. Highs will be in the lower 90s with humid conditions.

Wednesday: It will be a hot holiday with mostly sunny skies and temperatures in the lower to middle 90s. A heat index will be near 100 degrees. There is a slight chance for a pop-up storm in the afternoon or evening.

>>County-by-county weather

Thursday: Skies will be mostly sunny as the heat continues. Highs will be in the lower 90s.

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