Tracking Holiday Weekend Heat

Temperatures will remain comfortable for Wednesday, with highs in the lower 80's with fairly low humidity.

Dew points will start to rise for Thursday, along with temperatures, causing for a pretty uncomfortable afternoon.

Heat index values could surpass the mid 90's Thursday afternoon.

A weak cold front swing just north of central Illinois on Friday, leaving us dry and warm to end of the week.  An early season hot dome of air will settle in for the weekend, bringing the hottest air of the season the area for the holiday.

Highs on Saturday and Sunday are forecasted in the mid 90's.  Record high for Saturday is 95°, and Sunday is 94°