Heat and humidity are likely to make it feel like it's 103 degrees in the Canton area on Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service forecast. The heat index for Tuesday is expected to be a little lower at 97 degrees.
The weather agency says temperatures will climb through Tuesday with highs forecast to reach the low 90s.
There is a chance of thunderstorms beginning Tuesday evening and continuing through Wednesday ahead of a weak cold front. There is a slight risk of severe weather if thunderstorms develop Tuesday into Wednesday. Damaging wind gusts will be the primary concern.
What's the forecast this week in Canton?
Here's the National Weather Service's full forecast for the week in Canton:
Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming northwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight : Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Light and variable wind.
Tuesday : Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 97. Light south wind becoming southwest 5 to 9 mph in the morning.
Tuesday night : A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 11 p.m. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday : A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2 p.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. West wind 5 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday night : A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 2 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday : Partly sunny with a high near 86.
Thursday night : Partly cloudy with a low around 67.
Friday : A chance of showers after 2 p.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday night: A chance of showers before 8 p.m., then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8 p.m. and 2 a.m., then a chance of showers after 2 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday : A chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday night: A chance of showers. Mostly clear, with a low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday : Sunny, with a high near 83.
This article originally appeared on The Repository: Heat wave coming: Canton area will top 100 degrees in heat index
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