Summer heat rolls along this week

Hot, Humid, and Hanging Around
Summer made an official entrance late Friday—and it didn’t waste any time turning up the heat. Over the weekend, a strong ridge of high pressure surged into the Ohio Valley, ushering in the hottest stretch we’ve seen so far in 2025. Afternoon highs easily reached the low 90s, and when you factored in the humidity, it felt more like 100°+ across much of the region both Saturday and Sunday.

That trend rolled right into Monday with more sunshine and that same heavy, sticky air mass in place. A Heat Advisory continues through 8 PM Wednesday, and with good reason: This is our first real heatwave of the season, and it often takes time for the body to fully adjust. Take it easy out there!

Another Sizzling Day Tuesday
Expect another steamy start Tuesday morning with lows only dipping into the low 70s. From there, temperatures will rebound quickly under mostly sunny skies, heading back into the low to mid-90s by afternoon. With dew points hovering in the mid to upper 70s again, heat index values will surge toward or even past 100 degrees for many spots.

As with the last couple of days, we may see a few pop-up showers or storms during the late afternoon and early evening—especially in southern counties. These storms won’t move much, so any downpour that does develop could bring some brief but heavy rain.

Slight Pattern Shift Later This Week
Looking ahead, the big ridge of heat dominating the region will slowly begin to shift westward mid-to-late week as upper-level energy over the Atlantic nudges it back. That means a slight “cooling” trend by late week, though we’re still talking about highs in the upper 80s to low 90s—plenty hot for late June.

We’ll also see a slightly better chance for daily afternoon storms heading into the weekend. That said, the pattern still favors long stretches of sunshine, so don’t cancel those weekend plans—just be prepared for the heat and a quick shower or two.