The high temperature average for the lower 48 states was 92 degrees both Thursday and Friday, the warmest since June, 2012, said meteorologist Ryan Maue of the private WeatherBell Analytics service. There is a slight chance for pop-up showers but most will remain dry. In fact, a Heat Advisory remains in effect for central and eastern Parts of Hampden and Hampshire Counties, including greater Springfield to Northampton from 11 AM until 6 PM this evening.
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The National Weather Service forecast for the city calls for a high near 98 with heat index values of 109. That being said, we will have heat index values nearing or rising above 100 degrees at times.
After that, well, we will know more in the next day or so.
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 60s. Residents were encouraged to stay hydrated and find an air-conditioned place to avoid heat exhaustion or heat stroke. In Arizona, where temperatures hit 112 Friday, a 12-year-old boy died after becoming ill after a hike, The Arizona Republic reported. Our forecast splits the difference, counting on at least some limited sunshine after the warm front passes but before afternoon thunderstorm activity and cold frontal clouds cover the sun back up.
Possibly strong thunderstorms could be scattered across the area in the late afternoon and evening.
On Monday, almost all of the lower 48 states could hit 95 degrees, according to the weather service.
It’s going to be extremely hot and humid Monday in the Hudson Valley.
Temperatures in the Toledo area are expected to reach the low to mid-90s today and Sunday.
He projected the high would be in the low to mid 90s around most of the West Virginia lowlands today. The National Weather Service is warning of an increased fire danger with triple digit temperatures expected for inland areas.
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And Sunday will be partly sunny with a high of 86 and a 40 percent chance of more showers and thunderstorms.
