Take heed: It will be very hot this week.
High temperatures will be in the 90s all week, with the heat index values on Monday, June 23, and Tuesday hitting 106 degrees.
The first slight chance of rain appears in the forecast for Wednesday, June 25. Chances rise slightly for Thursday, with a 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m.
Head advisory, air quality alert issued
The region is under a heat advisory until 8 p.m. Wednesday. People are urged to drink plenty of fluids, stay in air-conditioned rooms, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
Try to limit outside activities to the cooler times – early morning or later in the evening. Wear loose-fitting and lightweight clothing and be alert to signs of heat illness, according to the National Weather Service.
The air quality alert has been issued as ozone within the region may approach or exceed unhealthy standards.
When will it cool down?
Highs are expected to drop below the 95-degree mark on Thursday, when rain chances start to increase. Highs will be in the mid- to lower 90s through the weekend.
What temperature should you set the thermostat?
Trying to stay cool without blowing the budget could be a balancing act.
According to reporting by USA Today, the U.S. Department of Energy recommends keeping temperatures inside comfortable and at a level that controls for humidity. People should also try to lower the difference between indoor and outdoor temperatures to help save money.
Energy Star, an Environmental Protection Agency program promoting energy efficiency, recommends setting ACs to 78 degrees for comfort and efficiency when you wake up. Energy companies, including in Missouri, Maryland and Florida, recommend thermostats at 78 degrees during summer months.
Detailed forecast
Monday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Heat index values as high as 106. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.
Monday night: Mostly clear, with a low around 76. Light southwest wind.
Tuesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Heat index values as high as 106. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. Calm wind.
Wednesday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11 a.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 96. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8 p.m. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2 p.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday night: A chance of thunderstorms before 8 p.m. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 8 a.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Friday night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday night: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Source: National Weather Service in Wilmington
This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Cincinnati bakes under June heat wave. See when storms bring relief
Reporting by Enquirer staff / Cincinnati Enquirer
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