Heat Wave Continues For Charlotte Area

The heat wave is expected to continue in the Charlotte area Sunday.

Channel 9 Meteorologist Katie Virtue said temperatures will reach 90 degrees and higher.

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The heat index will stay around the 100-degree mark.

"You can expect to see showers pop up during the day Sunday, confined mostly to the higher elevations," Virtue said.

There is a cold front that will make its way into the area for the start of the work week.

With the cold front combined with the heat and humidity, there will be a chance for thunderstorms for Monday and Tuesday.