First Alert issued for a heatwave Sunday through Wednesday
May 16, 2026
Tonight, skies are mostly clear, with mild overnight lows in the middle 60’s.
Sunday starts the heatwave, with bright sunshine, and highs in the lower 90’s. Humidity still remains fairly low on Sunday.
Monday is partly to mostly sunny, and hot. Highs in the lower 90’s. A seabreeze
will keep coastal communities cooler on Monday.
The peak of the Heatwave is Tuesday and Wednesday. Expect mostly sunny skies Tuesday, with highs in the middle 90’s. Record highs may be broken.
Wednesday starts out sunny, and very hot. Late day strong to severe storms will break the heat. However, before they arrive record high temperatures are possible in the middle and upper 90’s.
Expect a much cooler day Thursday. Scattered showers are possible, with highs only in the lower 70’s. Below average and unsettled as we approach the Holiday Weekend.
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