Humidity begins building today as warmer, muggier air returns to the area. While much of the day will be dry with a mix of sun and clouds, it will feel noticeably more humid by the afternoon. An isolated shower or thunderstorm is possible late tonight, but most communities stay dry.

The hottest weather arrives Thursday and Friday. Afternoon highs will climb to around 90 degrees, and the humidity will push heat index values into the upper 90s and lower 100s. Scattered afternoon and evening thunderstorms are possible both days, with Friday carrying the greater chance for more widespread storms.

Humidity eases a bit this weekend as temperatures cool back into the 80s. A spotty shower remains possible Saturday before sunshine and hotter weather return Sunday into early next week.

Today: Mostly sunny, warm, and increasingly humid. Highs in the low to mid-80s.

Thursday: Partly sunny, hot, and humid with a chance of afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms. Highs around 90 degrees, with heat index values near or above 100.

Friday: Partly sunny, hot and humid with showers and thunderstorms likely during the afternoon. Highs around 90 degrees.

Saturday: Partly sunny with a slight chance of an afternoon shower. Highs in the mid-80s.

Sunday: Sunny and hot. Highs in the upper 80s.

Monday: Mostly sunny and hot. Highs in the upper 80s.

Tuesday: Partly sunny with a chance of showers. Highs in the upper 80s.