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Rain early Sunday morning. Hot early next week.
Hot & Humid Monday and Tuesday
Today will be sunny and seasonable. An area of showers and thunderstorms will cross the area early Sunday morning. Heavy downpours are possible. Hot and humid weather is on the way for early next week. Heat indices will be in the upper 80s to lower 90s on Monday, and may approach 100 degrees in some interior southern locations on Tuesday.
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Heat risk for Tuesday is forecast to be moderate to major, indicating elevated risk for heat related illnesses as air temperatures reach the low to mid 90s and feels like temperatures approach or potentially exceed 100 degrees. Consider adjusting outdoor activities and increasing hydration breaks, especially on Tuesday. Visit weather.gov/car/heat for more information.
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For Moderate/High/Extreme hazard risk, more detailed information will be provided via emailed briefings to core partners.

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