Storm Team4 Forecast: Near-record heat expected to start off week

4 things to know about the weather:

1. Hot Monday
2. Potentially record heat Monday and Tuesday
3. Dry start to the week
4. Showers, then milder end of week

After a hot end to the weekend, the heat continues to crank up for the start of the new workweek. Highs on Monday and Tuesday will be near record levels, possibly tying or beating them. Temperatures will elevate to the mid to upper 90s.

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Wednesday will also be hot, but a cold front will come and bring showers and storm chances, then knock temperatures down for the end of the week. Highs will be in the 60s by Friday.

QuickCast

TONIGHT:
Few clouds
Wind: S light
LOW: Mid 60s

MONDAY:
Sunny
Wind: S 5-10 mph
HIGH: Mid 90s

TUESDAY:
Mostly sunny
Wind: SW 5-10 mph
HIGH: Upper 90s

WEDNESDAY:
Shower & storm chance
Wind: W 5-10 mph
HIGH: Mid 90s

SUNRISE: 5:53 a.m.          SUNSET: 8:16 p.m.
AVERAGE HIGH: 77°         AVERAGE LOW: 59°

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