Main weather headline for the start of the week remains the heat and humidity. We’re in day two of the second heat wave of the year. Luckily for us, relief is not far off, with a cold front moving through Tuesday, a distinct change in airmasses will bring much cooler temperatures for the balance of the week.

Rest of today – sunny, hot, humid, high temperatures ranging from the low-mid 90s across the area with heat index values in the upper-90s. Air quality alert is in effect for high levels of ozone. The only relief from the heat will be on immediate south-facing shores that benefit from a sea breeze.

Tuesday – much the same as today to start off, with temperatures in the low-mid 90s and very humid again. Overnight temperatures going into Tuesday will be quite mild as well. There is a possibility later in the afternoon for a few scattered strong to severe thunderstorms that may pop up ahead of a cold front pushing through.

Wednesday – much cooler and less humid in the wake of the passing cold front. We will feel the cooling relief of a northeasterly wind as a high pressure center over southeastern Canada becomes the primary factor for our sensible weather. Temperatures will top out near 80ºF with mostly sunny skies.

Thursday – temperatures cool off even more into the mid-70s with increasing clouds.