Hottest Day of 2013 Coming Up?

To answer the question posed in the title of this post, it sure looks like it. So far, the hottest day of 2013 was on July 18th when Rockford had a high of 94. The forecast for Tuesday is calling for highs in the mid 90s and a heat index easily into the triple digits:

Because of this oppressive heat, parts of the Stateline will be under a Heat Advisory through Tuesday evening.

As for seeing any relief in the forecast, there won't be much. Wednesday's highs will still be around 90, with upper 80s and a few more 90s for the rest of the work week. -BA