SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - We had a refreshing start to the day with many of us beginning in the 50’s to near 60°.

Today, we’re partly sunny, hot and a little more humid. Highs will range between 85-90° with dew points in the middle and upper 60’s, making it feel muggier.

We also run the risk for a late-day shower or storm. This would be between 1-7pm. Hit or miss in nature, and some storms could be on the stronger side. The storm prediction center places most of Western Mass under a Marginal risk for thunderstorms, 1 out of 5 on the scale.

**An Extreme Heat Warning is in effect for Hampden, Hampshire and Franklin Counties Wednesday through Saturday.**

Starting Wednesday, we have extreme heat on the way. A dome of high pressure will set up over the Eastern U.S. this week sending the Jetstream well into Canada.

For context, our normal high temperatures should be between 83-84° for the Springfield area.

Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday are all First Alert Weather Days due to this extreme heat. We’re talking high temperatures between 95-100° all four days. Very high humidity with dew points between 70-75°. This combination drives feels-like temperatures, or heat index values to 105°+.

Long term exposure to this level of heat will likely lead to heat-related illness. Limit your time outside and make sure you are drinking tons of water to stay hydrated. UV index will also range between 8-10 each day as well, so you can get sun burnt very fast.

Each day will otherwise feature mostly sunny skies. Wednesday, we may see the chance for a late-day shower or storm.

4th of July weekend is also looking very hot as well. Saturday will continue with extreme heat. Highs between 95-100°. Partly sunny with a late-day shower or storm. We’ll have a clearer picture on any storm threats as we get closer.

Sunday will still be hot, but we starting to come down from the extreme heat. We’ll range in the upper 80’s and lower 90’s under partly sunny skies.

Next week, we look to see this extreme heat break down, and temperatures return closer to normal.

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