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If it wasn't for the extreme heat we had at the end of June (remember the 108-degree day in Seattle, June 28th?) the heat wave we're about to have would be the hottest of the summer.
Heat index values will peak at or above 105 for most of North Alabama Wednesday. Along with the dangerous heat and humidity, expect another round of hit or miss thunderstorms this afternoon and evening.
We'll have daily opportunity to see some stray showers in South Texas; however they will be very spotty and many of us will stay dry. The heat and sunshine will rule the forecast with daily highs in the mid 90s with triple digit heat indices.
See where Tropical Depression Fred is, where it's headed and how it may affect Sarasota.
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Tropical Depression Fred remains disorganized Thursday, but the system is still bringing heavy rain to portions of the Dominican Republic and Haiti and could soak South Florida this weekend.