Dangerous heat is on it's way for the metro area this weekend.
First Alert Chief Meteorologist Rusty Lord says the heat wave will begin Saturday and continue through Monday. Highs in the low to middle 90's coupled with high dew points in the 70's will make for a dangerous combo of heat and humidity starting Saturday afternoon.
Heat index values approaching 105 degrees are possible Saturday afternoon and will likely rise each day over the weekend, reaching the 105 to 110 degree range by Sunday and Monday.
Lord says overnight lows won’t offer much relief either as they’ll cool into the upper 70's at best each morning.
"This will easily be the longest stretch of dangerous heat we’ve had so far this season," Lord says. "Be mindful of how this impacts you and your health and be sure to limit outdoor activity each day. Take frequent breaks if you must be outside for long stretches."