The impressive heat continues throughout the week!

COLUMBIA, SC (WIS) – Heat and humidity continue with 3 Weather days of the first warning to start the week with a heat index of nearly 105 degrees every day!

Headlines of the first warning

– First weather warning days: Monday through Wednesday for heat indices between 104–107 each afternoon.

– The weather pattern will continue to be dominated by high pressure over the next few days, so there will be no precipitation.

– There is a slight chance of late afternoon thunderstorms, which could provide some short-term relief from the heat.

Summary of the first warning

Good morning! The heatwave continues and we start the work week with hotter and wetter weather.

Weather days of the first warning From Monday to Wednesday temperatures will remain high, with daily highs exceeding 35 degrees and perceived temperatures in the range of 40 to 42 degrees.

These are dangerously hot and humid conditions, so if you must work outside, take plenty of breaks, drink plenty of water, and seek shade whenever possible to avoid direct heat.

From Monday to Wednesday the probability of rain remains low, only the probability of a few isolated showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon is 20%.

Our best chance for rain will be Thursday when another front attempts to move into the Carolinas, giving us a 40% chance of isolated showers/thunderstorms.

However, do not expect much cooling from this front, as maximum temperatures are expected to remain at around 35 degrees Celsius on Thursday and Friday.

First alarm forecast

First weather warning day today: Very hot and humid with a few isolated thunderstorms possible in the afternoon. Maximum temperatures around 35 degrees, the heat index is almost 41 degrees!

First weather warning day, Tuesday: Over 35 degrees, some isolated thunderstorms possible in the afternoon. Highs around 37 degrees, perceived temperatures of up to 40 degrees!

First weather warning day Wednesday: Over 35 degrees with some isolated thunderstorms in the afternoon. Look out for a heat index of around 41 degrees!

Thursday: Still hot and humid with a higher chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Chance of rain around 40%. Highs around 35 degrees, heat index at 39 degrees.

Friday: A few isolated showers possible, otherwise hot and humid. Maximum temperatures around 35 degrees with a heat index of around 38 degrees.

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