Saturday night update: Tonight stays quiet and mild. Expect mostly clear skies and overnight lows in the lower 70s. Some patchy fog could form in the usual spots, especially where a brief shower passed through earlier.
By Sunday, the heat cranks up another notch. A strong ridge of high pressure is locking in over the Southeast, and that means sunshine and soaring temperatures. Highs will reach the mid 90s, and with typical summer humidity, it’ll feel even hotter – heat index values will pushing closer to 100. While an isolated shower or storm can’t be ruled out, especially closer to the coast, most of the CSRA will stay dry.
The heat only intensifies heading into the early part of next week. That same high pressure will strengthen, capping off any meaningful rain chances and sending temperatures into the upper 90s by midweek. Humidity levels will keep heat index values around 104° in many areas. This means it will be dangerously hot if you’re working or exercising outside. Hydrate early and often, limit time outdoors, especially during peak heat, and check on elderly neighbors and pets.
The pattern begins to change going into the second half of next week with a return of showers and storms. This will in return lower our temperatures to the mid 90s.
