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First Heatwave of the Summer Hits Laurel

Here's a look at the week's forecast, courtesy of the National Weather Service.

By Brandie Jefferson

This week’s forecast is fairly straightforward. Sunny and Hot. That’s about it. According to the National Weather Service (NWS), today marks the first day of what will be “the first heat wave of the summer,” as we haven’t seen a 95-degree day since last September.

We’ll see temperatures approaching 100 degrees and few clouds – which means little shade, so stay hydrated, stay covered or stay inside with the air conditioning.

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Monday’s, temperatures will reach the mid-90s by about 3 p.m. Skies should be sunny and, according to the heat index, temperatures will feel closer to 100 degrees by mid-day. There is a slight chance of rain tonight, when temperatures drop to the mid-70s.

Tuesday, expect the same, mid-90s temperatures and the same 100-degree-feeling with the heat index. Temperatures will drop to the mid-70s, and there’s no rain in Tuesday night’s forecast. 

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Temperatures are expected to creep up a bit Wednesday, to the high-90s under clear, sunny skies. Temperatures will drop to the high-70s at night.

More sun Thursday and temperatures will remain in the high-90s, dropping to the high-70s at night.  

On Friday, temperatures will crawl back down to the mid-90s during the day with clear, sunny skies. Temperatures will drop to the mid-70s at night. 

By Saturday, temperatures will drop down to the low-90s. Maybe that’s the cold front that NWS said it expects, bringing with it a chance of rain and thunderstorms all weekend.



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