FORECAST: Triple-digit heat index and severe weather risks arrive early this week

CHARLOTTE — ABOVE: The latest forecast update from Severe Weather Center 9. To stay on top of changing weather conditions, be sure to download our free WSOC-TV weather app.

FORECAST:

• Hot and humid conditions will dominate the start of the new week, with temperatures climbing into the mid-to-upper 90s and heat index values reaching the triple digits.
• The Storm Prediction Center has placed the area under a Level 2, or slight, risk for severe weather, although storm coverage is expected to remain isolated.
• Any storms that develop Monday could bring damaging wind gusts and heavy rainfall.
• Daily chances for thunderstorms will continue through the week, with a better chance of widespread rain expected Friday into Saturday.
• That rainfall could finally provide some relief, with highs dropping back into the 80s.