Strong/severe storms possible late this afternoon/evening

Category: Weather

Thunderstorms expected late this afternoon and evening with highs in the middle 80s and feel-like temperatures in the low 90s. Similar temperatures tomorrow, reaching close to 90 on Saturday, with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms on Sunday before cooler weather next week.

Keywords: thunderstorms, weather forecast, temperature

Source: WIFR

Update At: 8/3/2024

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