Residents should prepare for a stretch of hot and humid weather this week, with daily chances for scattered showers and thunderstorms continuing through the weekend, according to the latest forecast from the National Weather Service.

Wednesday will bring mostly sunny and hot conditions, with high temperatures reaching near 98 degrees and heat index values soaring as high as 111. There is a 20% chance of isolated showers and thunderstorms developing after 1 p.m. Winds will remain calm. Overnight, temperatures will dip to around 75 degrees, with a continued 20% chance of rain before 1 a.m.

Thursday will see similar conditions, with highs near 97 degrees and a 30% chance of afternoon storms. The chance for showers will linger into the night with partly cloudy skies and a low near 73.

On Friday, temperatures will begin to ease slightly, with a high near 92. However, rain chances increase to 40% in the afternoon and early evening. Nighttime lows will be around 71 with continued storm chances before 1 a.m.

Saturday brings a break from extreme heat, with a high near 87 degrees. Expect partly sunny skies and a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly in the afternoon. A 20% chance of rain remains in the forecast Saturday night, with lows around 69.

Conditions will improve slightly on Sunday, with mostly sunny skies and a modest 20% chance of showers or storms. Highs will reach near 90 degrees, and nighttime skies will be mostly clear with lows around 70.

Looking ahead to Monday, the week starts with mostly sunny conditions and a 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs will climb back up to around 93 degrees.

Residents are urged to stay hydrated, limit outdoor activity during peak heat hours, and monitor local forecasts for updates on storm development throughout the week.