One Last Hot Day Today; Locally Heavy Rain into Tuesday night

Hot and humid again today! Heat index readings will top out from 100 to 104° over the Piedmont to 104-109° I-95 on East to the coast this afternoon. Practice Heat Safety! Make sure to take plenty of breaks and drink plenty of water to avoid heat exhaustion or heat stroke. And never leave children or pets alone in vehicles for any period of time. Rain chances will increase beginning late today as a cold front crossing the area will bring the heatwave to an end Monday night and Tuesday. Isolated to scattered strong to severe thunderstorms are possible late this afternoon and evening. Locally heavy rain is possible late today into Tuesday night.