A Heat Advisory goes into effect from 8 p.m. Wednesday to 8 p.m. Thursday for the entire region.
An Air Quality Alert is also in effect for Montgomery, Miami, Greene, Clark, Preble and Darke counties until midnight.
QUICK-LOOK FORECAST:
- Air Quality Alert today
- Few storms possible tomorrow
- Comfortable for the weekend
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DETAILED FORECAST:
TODAY: High heat and humidity has brought our first official heat wave of 2022, according to Storm Center 7 Meteorologist Kirstie Zontini.
We hit 90 degrees at noon Wednesday and we will run towards the record of 96 degrees this afternoon. Tonight, will be very warm and muggy with temperatures in the mid 70s.
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An Air Quality Alert is in effect for Montgomery, Miami, Greene, Clark, Preble and Darke until midnight.
The Miami Valley Regional Planning Commission is asking people to take these steps to reduce air pollution:
- Avoid Driving if Possible
- Refuel your vehicle after 8 p.m.
- Limited use of small gasoline power equipment such as lawn mowers, chainsaws and power trimmers
- Mow your lawn in the evening
THURSDAY: A dry start but highs will again be in the low 90s. Very muggy and becoming breezy. We will see a few storms develop especially in the southeastern part of the Miami Valley by end of the afternoon.
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FRIDAY: Hot but not as humid. Highs around 90 but the heat index will be a bit lower. Sunshine and a few clouds are expected.
SATURDAY: A nice start to the weekend with highs in the upper 70s and low humidity.
SUNDAY: Dry and sunny with highs in the low 80s which is normal for this time of year. You could see a few showers at night.
MONDAY: Heating back up towards 90 again. A shower or storm north of I-70.
TUESDAY: Another 90-degree day! It will be very muggy as well. Some storms could develop at night.
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