Hot and humid temperatures are expected this week

(WWAY) — After a hot and humid weekend, warmer temperatures are expected for this upcoming weekend.

Today will feature partly cloudy skies with isolated afternoon showers and thunderstorms and highs in the lower 90s. High pressure ridges in this week bringing mostly sunny skies with highs around or a little over 90. Models show a strong heat dome building across the east next Wednesday bringing hot and humid weather while squashing any rain chances. Temps into the upper 90s or lower 100s are possible Friday and 4th of July weekend. Heat alerts will more than likely be issued. Make sure to stay cool and hydrated by drinking plenty of water.

WWAY FORECAST:                                                                

Today: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs ranging in the low to mid 90s.

Tonight: A few clouds. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. Low around 70.

Tuesday: Intervals of clouds and sunshine. Hot and humid. High around 93.

Wednesday: Mostly sunny. Hot and humid with high in the lower to mid 90s.

-Meteorologist Jason Korver