Record heat is expected for the third day in a row this afternoon. High temperatures will reach 94°. Factor in high humidity and the heat index will soar to 100°-105°. This heating will fuel a round of strong thunderstorms this afternoon. The initial storms will develop between 3 p.m.-5 p.m. with the highest chances from 5 p.m.-9 p.m. Some storms will produce frequent lightning, strong wind gusts, and heavy rain that leads to flooding. More rounds of widespread thunderstorms are expected over the next few days.

Today is the last day of record heat before cooler air moves in Wednesday through the rest of the week. Extensive clouds will keep temperatures in the middle 80s, which is several degrees lower than average for this time of the year. Humidity will be a touch lower too. Certainly not refreshing, but a lot more comfortable than today.

June 2: Record heat followed by strong thunderstorms this afternoon

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