You won't believe how hot it's going to get. Find out about Tuscarawas County heat wave

Summer is coming to a sizzling end.

A week after some downright fall-like temperatures, eastern Ohio is about to experience a string of hot summery days.

The National Weather Service warns the next few days are going to be quite toasty and uncomfortable for some.

And the threat of severe storms is returning.

Temperatures will start out the week in lower 90s and rise to the upper 90s by Tuesday with the so-called heat index (what it feels like) near or above 100 degrees in some communities.

The heat will continue on Wednesday with expected highs well into the 90s, with an expected high of 96 degrees in Dover/New Philadelphia, according to the weather service.

The threat of severe storms rises on Tuesday and Wednesday as a front is expected to cross over eastern Ohio.

Aside from high humidity, the storms could bring damaging wind gusts.

The average daily high for this time of year is in the lower 80s.

How can I prepare for heatwave?

The weather service is urging residents to stay hydrated this week if you are going to venture outside.

Drinks with electrolytes can also help avoid dehydration.

Wear light colored clothing and apply sunscreen every two hours.

And if you are working outside, they suggest frequent rests in the shade.

What's the weather forecast?

Here's the National Weather Service forecast for Dover/New Philadelphia:

Today: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon.

Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Calm wind.

Tuesday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 95. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 7 mph in the morning.

Tuesday night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Light southwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Wednesday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 96. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. 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 2am. 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: Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.

Thursday night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.

Friday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 92. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Friday night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

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When is the first day of fall?

The first day of fall this year, also known as the autumnal equinox, is Sunday, Sept. 22.

According to the Farmer's Almanac, the exact time of the autumnal equinox in the Northern Hemisphere is 8:44 a.m.

There are technically two days that you could consider as the start of the fall season.

There's astronomical fall, which begins Sept. 22 with the autumnal equinox.

Some meteorologists also consider Sunday, Sept. 1 as the start of meteorological fall , which is based on the annual temperature cycle.

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