· Thunderstorm threat today but in low areal coverage and isolated fashion this afternoon diminishing before evening with a THUNDER-DOG INDEX of “4”.

· The main headline is the warmth and humidity that will go along with the possibility of thunderstorms through the entire weekend.

· Temperatures may be in the 85 to 90 degree range making for heat indices right up there.

· Reminding folks to practice lightning safety and to be aware of possible heat related illnesses through this weekend because we have not fully acclimated to warmth more associated with high summer.

TODAY: Chance for brief morning shower. Warm and muggy this afternoon with an isolated shower or thunderstorm. A high near 85. Southwest winds 10 mph. (5)

TONIGHT: Partly cloudy and sultry. A low 60 to 65. Light southwest winds. (5)

SATURDAY: Partly sunny. Isolated afternoon showers and thunderstorms. Warm and sticky with a high 85 to 90. Light west winds. (5)

Looking further ahead…

SATURDAY NIGHT: Partly cloudy and muggy. A low 60 to 65. (4)

SUNDAY: Partly sunny.Scattered afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms especially near the Green Mountains. A high near 85. (3)

MONDAY MEMORIAL DAY: Partly to mostly cloudy. Afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms.. A low around 60. Continued very muggy, but not as warm A high in the mid to upper 70s. Southwest winds 10 mph. (3)

TUESDAY: Partly sunny. Cooler and less humid. A low in the mid 50s. A high in the mid to upper 70s. Northwest winds 10 mph. (2)

WEDNESDAY: Blue skies, bright sunshine and pleasant. A low around 50. A high 75 to 80. (2)

Average lows in the upper 40s to near 50. Normal highs in the upper 60s to near 70.

(Confidence factor: 5 = Good predictability 1 = shaky modeling lowered confidence) RH/5-25

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