ALERT DAY Tuesday for dangerous heat and severe weather chance - Kelly

WHAT WE'RE TRACKING :

• ALERT DAY Tuesday for more dangerous heat
• A few severe storms are possible this afternoon and evening
• Cooler for Labor Day Weekend

PLANNING THE NE X T 24 HOURS: It is still going to be dangerously hot and humid this afternoon even with a few clouds around. An Excessive Heat Warning will be in place for most of the area from 11am-7pm Tuesday. Be sure to continue to take proper precautions with the heat. A chance of a few severe storms also remains in the forecast through this evening. Large hail and strong winds would be the main threats, though there is also a small isolated tornado threat. Dew points remain at unbearable levels through Tuesday.

EXTENDED FORECA ST : The cold front passes and cools temperatures back into the 80s starting Wednesday. A weather system later Wednesday, lasting through Thursday night brings the next potential for showers and thunderstorms, with the best chance for rain Thursday night. Labor Day Weekend is looking dry and seasonably warm. On Labor Day, Monday, temperatures will fall slightly below normal, into the lower to mid 70s.

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