We are into day two of what will become an official three-day heat wave by tomorrow afternoon. Taking frequent breaks in air conditioning and drinking plenty of extra water are keys to remaining safe today.

Air quality is also worse than yesterday primarily due to elevated ground ozone. This means those with respiratory or heart-related health conditions should stay inside as much as possible. Overexertion for anyone on a day like today can lead to heat-related illness. Listen to your body and use extra caution for the heat and humidity through tomorrow.

Spotty storms can be gusty into tomorrow evening after a dry and hot start to the day. A shower or downpour can pop up at any time in the afternoon tomorrow, but a better chance arrives late-afternoon and into the evening.

Thursday will be the wettest day of the week with off-and-on showers and thunderstorms. Temperatures drop back down into the 80s.

Friday will start with lingering showers, but expect gradual improvements in the afternoon and a much more refreshing feel moving in ahead of an amazing first weekend of August.

Have a great Tuesday and stay cool!

FORECAST:

TODAY: HEAT ALERT — Mostly sunny. Hot and humid. Take breaks indoors and drink extra water. Highs around 97 degrees can feel closer to 105 degrees. RECORD: 95 (1949).

TONIGHT: Partly cloudy to mostly clear, warm and muggy. Lows near 76 degrees.

WEDNESDAY: HEAT ALERT -- Mostly sunny in the morning. Hot and humid. A mix of sun and clouds in the afternoon with a spotty shower or thunderstorm chance into the evening. Highs around 96 degrees can feel closer to 103 degrees. Lows near 72 degrees.

THURSDAY: SCATTERED RAIN — Clouds and breaks of sun with periods of rain and a few thunderstorms. Highs around 82 degrees and still humid. Lows near 64.

FRIDAY: Cloudy with lingering rain showers in the morning. Gradually drying out with breaks of sun through the afternoon and evening. Highs around 75 degrees with lower humidity. Lows around 60 degrees.

SATURDAY: Amazing! Mostly sunny. Highs around 80 degrees. Comfortable. Lows near 59 degrees.

SUNDAY: Still great! Mostly sunny. Highs around 83 degrees. Still fairly comfortable. Lows near 63 degrees.

MONDAY: Mostly sunny. Highs around 85 degrees. Lows near 63 degrees.