HEAT ALERT: Hot and humid weather continue, chances for pop-up storms linger

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News 12 Storm Watch Meteorologist Sam Augeri says heat and humidity is bringing the chance for strong to severe storms through Wednesday. HEADLINES:

• Hot and humid Wednesday with feels like temps in the 90s to near 100.
• Chance for pop up showers and storms Wednesday afternoon into Wednesday night, with storms moving out Thursday and relief is on the way.
• Sam's Pick of the Week: Friday

OVERNIGHT: Chance for a few showers and storms early at night. Partly cloudy, warm, and muggy with lows near 74. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph. Sunrise: 5:36 WEDNESDAY: Mostly sunny, hot, and humid. Chance for scattered showers and storms in the late afternoon and evening. Highs near 87. Better chance for showers and storms at night with lows near 72. Southwesterly winds 10 to 15 mph. Sunset: 8:21 THURSDAY: Partly sunny with a chance of showers and storms in the morning, then improving. Highs near 84. Lows near 68. FRIDAY: Sam's pick of the week! Mostly sunny and warm, less humid. Highs near 83. Lows near 69. SATURDAY: Mostly sunny and nice with highs near 84. Lows near 70. SUNDAY: Mostly sunny and warm with highs near 84. Lows near 70 "