The dog days of summer are back as high heat and humidity settle in for the next few days. We'll also be dodging a few chances for rain and thunderstorms through the end of the week and into part of the weekend. Tonight remains mild and muggy with lows staying in the 70s.

The peak of the heat arrives Thursday and Friday. Afternoon highs will climb near 90 degrees, with high humidity pushing heat index values into the upper 90s and lower 100s. Keep an eye out for scattered afternoon and evening thunderstorms both days, with Friday bringing the best chance for more widespread storms.

Humidity eases slightly this weekend as highs cool back into the 80s. A spotty shower remains possible Saturday, but bright sunshine and hotter weather return Sunday into early next week.

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.