FORECAST: Cloudier conditions bring temporary relief from heat

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FORECAST:

• Today’s the day we finally get a break from the stifling heat.
• Temps will struggle to even reach the 90s today with extra clouds and a few downpours around.
• The best shot for rain today will be west into the mountains and south of the Charlotte metro.
• Drier air then starts to move in tonight.
• This will make it feel even better tomorrow with highs again just near 90°.
• The heat and steam then return as we head toward the weekend.
• Heat index values will once again be above 100°.