It was a hot one today across the Stateline, temperatures hitting the mid 90's! Normally we don't see temperatures like that until July, but we got an early preview of those hot summer days, and we're expected to experience the same tomorrow.
As we go through this evening we'll see temperatures in the low 90's early on, before dipping to the low 80's around 9pm, eventually hitting the mid 60's during the overnight under mostly clear skies.
This ridge will be staying in our area for the next few days, but alongside it we've got this low pressure system out west that's causing this heat wave. The jet stream allowed the tropical air to filter into the Midwest, and the low pressure system is keeping this hot air 'trapped' in the Midwest using the fronts as barriers.
This pattern will continue until Wednesday, and by then we'll have some moisture filter into the Midwest from Alberto, which will bring us a few rain showers. The rain will help briefly cool us down into the low 80's Wednesday afternoon.
Memorial Day is looking very similar to the weather we had today, except it'll be even hotter! Temperatures are expected to hit the upper 90's tomorrow afternoon, and this will end up breaking the record for the hottest Memorial Day. That record is currently at 96°, set back in 1934, but with how hot our temperatures have gotten even with the clouds today, the sunny skies tomorrow have a strong chance of breaching that 96° mark.
Do continue to stay cautious if heading outside for the Holiday, as we're not used to these temperatures yet. Drink plenty of water, wear light-colored clothing, and give yourself easy access to shade or other cool places if need be.
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