FORECAST: Heat index expected to reach 105 degrees before rain chances increase

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FORECAST:

• A heat advisory has been issued for this afternoon, with highs expected to reach close to 100 degrees.
• Heat index values are expected to make it feel closer to 105 degrees.
• Storm chances will once again be scattered this afternoon, but better rain chances are coming.
• A weak cold front starts to edge into the region tomorrow, and this increases the chance for rain across the area.
• Those higher rain chances will start to reduce the heat later this week.
• Highs fall to just the mid-to-upper 80s by Friday and the weekend.
• The threat of heavy downpours will linger through the weekend.

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