Overview

• Heat indices on Saturday will likely range from 95°F to 100°F, creating a major risk for heat-related illnesses among residents without cooling.
• Temperatures are expected to climb into the upper 80s on Friday before rising to the low 90s on Saturday with high humidity.
• Scattered to numerous thunderstorms are forecast to develop Saturday afternoon and evening, especially along and west of the I-75 corridor, with hazards including damaging winds, large hail, a weak tornado threat and localized flooding.
• A slow-moving cold front will push through on Sunday, shifting rain and storm activity eastward and bringing lower humidity.
• High pressure is expected to build in early next week, leading to drier air and highs in the mid-80s to offer relief from the heat.