WARNING:
- Heat advisory remains in effect today from noon to 8 p.m. for Mercer, Auglaize and Butler Counties.
- Heat index values are expected to be around 100 due to temperatures in the lower 90s and dew points in the lower 70s.
- Impacts: heat stroke, heat exhaustion and other heat related illnesses will be possible, especially if you spend a significant amount of time outdoors, or are involved in any strenuous outdoor activity.
QUICK-LOOK FORECAST:
- Heat index to stay near 100 into Sunday
- Increasing threat for storms to start the new week
- Little relief from the heat through next week
Tonight:Â Mainly clear skies are expected overnight. It'll be a mild and muggy night with temperatures dropping into the lower to middle 70s.
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Sunday:Â Partly cloudy skies will develop in the afternoon with hot and humid conditions. Highs will be in the lower 90s with a heat index in the upper 90s. There is a chance for a pop-up evening storm.
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Monday:Â Expect a mix of sun and clouds and a chance for afternoon and evening storms. Highs will be near 90 degrees.
Tuesday:Â Partly cloudy skies are expected with a chance for late day storms. Highs will be in the lower 90s with humid conditions.
Wednesday:Â It will be a hot holiday with mostly sunny skies and temperatures in the lower to middle 90s. A heat index will be near 100 degrees. There is a slight chance for a pop-up storm in the afternoon or evening.
Thursday:Â Skies will be mostly sunny as the heat continues. Highs will be in the lower 90s.
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