Hot, Hot, Hot

A potent upper level ridge will remain parked over the region today and will allow the persistent heat to continue. In fact, a heat advisory has been extended through 7 p.m. on Tuesday. We got a little lucky yesterday that some high clouds moved through and limited the maximum heating potential. However, it doesn't look like we'll be fortunate enough to get the same high clouds this afternoon. Therefore, I think highs this afternoon will top out around 98, but the heat index will make it feel like it's over 105 this afternoon. Skies will remain clear overnight with a morning low dropping to 73.