Near record heat this week?

Not really.  Record high temperatures for the first week of September are in the low 100's, and forecast high temperatures will be close to 90 degrees - a good 10 degrees (or more) away from the records.

But, it will feel a lot different compared to the 60's and 70's we were at last week.  So, anyone who will be spending a prolonged period of time outside this week should prepare for heat index readings nearing the middle, to possibly, upper 90's.  Once we get past the Labor Day weekend holiday temperatures will be more seasonable, and could even fall below average.