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Today will be sunny and hot as the high hits 98 and heat index values reach as high as 106. There will be a southwest wind at 5 mph. Clear skies will continue through the evening hours as the low dips to 75.

Sunny skies and heat will continue through Thursday as the high reaches 98. Heat index values will once again reach as high as 106. There will be a west wind at 3-8 mph. Evening hours will see a few clouds and temperatures will lower to 74.

Friday will be partly sunny before a chance of showers makes its way into the area after 1 p.m. The high will be 92. The evening low will be 71.