FORECAST: Charlotte could tie decades-old record with streak of 100-degree heat

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FORECAST:

• The heat continues to build as we head to the weekend.
• Highs in the mid to upper 90s today will feel over 100 with the heat index.
• Then we get into the major heat this weekend.
• Temps climb to 100° and the heat index values could exceed 105°.
• Heat advisories will be in place through the weekend and into next week.
• This may end up being the longest stretch of 100s Charlotte has seen in nearly 40 years.
• Little to no chance for rain other than mountain downpours the next several days.
• Relief does look like it finally gets to us by the very end of next week.