First Alert Weather Day: Heat Advisory Friday Afternoon

Forecast Discussion: Counties generally south of highway 64 will be in a heat advisory from 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Friday. The mid 90s this afternoon will combine with the high humidity levels to produce “feels like” temps from 105-110 degrees. Stay well hydrated and pay attention to your body if you have to spend any prolonged time outdoors this afternoon. Scattered storms will develop after 3:00 p.m. with a few strong to severe storms possible. The biggest risk will be wind gusts to 60 mph along with hailstones up to 1.00″ in diameter. Relief comes Saturday with highs in the mid to upper 80s under mostly sunny skies.