Temperatures are expected to remain high, with some areas possibly nearing daily records. Afternoon highs will be several degrees above normal, staying near or above 100 degrees in many areas. This heat will continue through the middle of the week.

The weather is expected to change later, with increased moisture and a higher chance of thunderstorms. This shift is anticipated to start on Thursday, bringing better opportunities for showers and thunderstorms into the following weekend.

Further details about the weather pattern and temperature expectations are available from the ABC-7 First Alert.