Oppressive heat to return next week

TONIGHT: Dry conditions will persist for the rest of your Sunday night with easterly winds near 6 mph after midnight. Expect a warm overnight low near the lower 70s under mostly clear skies.

MONDAY: Th e start of our work week will mimic Sunday’s weather pattern with a sunny and dry start to the morning. Temperatures will increase into the lower 90s with heat indices hot and uncomfortable in the upper 90s. Some relief will come by the evening with temperatures bearable in the lower 80s and a gentle easterly wind around 3-6 mph.

EXTENDED: The building ridge from the west will continue to allow dry and hot weather along with high humidity for next week. Temperatures will reach the mid 90s by Tuesday and into the upper 90s by Wednesday through Friday. Heat indices will climb back into the triple digits starting Tuesday through the end of the week. Take precautions to stay cool and hydrated. For additional weather updates follow us @ABC17Stormtrack on Twitter and like us on Facebook.

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