Chance of severe storms returns Thursday night

The hottest stretch of the season so far continues with high temperatures over 90 degrees today and tomorrow.

A combination of heat and humidity will cause daily heat index values to rise around 105 degrees at times through Thursday, followed by some relief on Friday.

Another round of showers and storms arrives on Thursday night and Friday ahead of a cold front. Some of the storms could be strong to severe with damaging winds and brief heavy rain as the main threats.

Saturday brings more persistent rain and thunderstorm chances returning through Monday or Tuesday. Areas of heavy rainfall will make localized flooding possible.

Temperatures will moderate, even a bit below average next week. Sunday's high is forecast at 86, and 81 on Monday and Tuesday.