Heat wave looms with dangerously hot summer temps

Rather nice conditions for this time in June are in store for us this Wednesday. That is also taking into account the major heat wave coming our way by the end of the week.

Just a little bit of a northerly breeze with highs only warming to the lower 80s is something we will take! And something we’ll wish we had back by the time this weekend rolls around.

There’s a small chance at a stray shower or thunderstorm sweeping through this morning into the early afternoon, but it won’t amount to much rain. Clouds will gradually clear out after that.

With the heat by the end of the week comes stronger winds, too. South wind gusts could be in the ballpark of 40-45 mph for Friday through Sunday.

Factoring in the humidity, the coming days look like quite a doozy. This will be our first real taste of summer heat this year with actual temperatures and a heat index in the triple digits.

The HeatRisk is expected to be up in the “Major” if not “Extreme” categories especially Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

The “Extreme” category for those in purple (especially urban areas) means that rare heat is expected.

This heat can be very dangerous to anyone without proper cooling and hydration. Under these conditions, it is very important to limit time outdoors and to no overexert yourself during any work or activities.

Meteorologist Jessica Blum 
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