Well, if you aren't a fan of summertime heat and humidity, this weekend may not be the ideal forecast for you. We had temperatures reach the lower and middle 80s Friday afternoon with dew points in the middle 60s. That made it feel quite humid. However, both our temperatures and dew point temperatures are going to rise this weekend. Expect temperatures in the upper 80s and potentially lower 90s for both Saturday and Sunday. Expect dew points to rise into the "muggy" or "oppressive" category as they reach the upper 60s and lower 70s, especially Saturday ahead of an approaching "cold front." That is in quotations because once it moves through, temperatures won't fall on Sunday or Monday.
In fact, while this won't be the hottest air we've seen this year, it will be close to the top. Our average high temperature is around 84°, so we will definitely be a good 5-8° above average through the weekend. So, what do these high temperatures and high dew points equate to? High heat indices. Our heat index, or "feels like," temperature will be between 90° and 96° during the peak heating times on both Saturday and Sunday. For that reason, be sure to utilize all heat safety precautions, such as wearing light colored clothing, staying hydrated, and taking breaks from the sunshine.
And, as has been discussed several times this year already, it is very important to avoid leaving people and pets inside of a vehicle in this kind of heat. The inside of a car can become extremely hot very quickly if the windows are rolled up. In fact, if the outside temperature is 95° (which we will be close to this weekend), the temperatures inside of a car are well above that. After 10 minutes go by, the inside of a car will be near 114°. After 1 hour goes by, the inside of a car will be nearly 138°! That kind of heat can be -- and it has proven to be -- deadly. Just remember to check your vehicle in this heat before leaving it unattended!
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