Weekend forecast: A bit more unsettled, then a brief but precious downtick in humidity

Saturday looks to be somewhat unsettled, particularly in the afternoon, as a cold front approaches the area from the west. We’ll start in the mid-70s, warming to the low 90s in the afternoon before thunderstorms get going. These storms will keep us out of Heat Advisory territory, with heat indices generally peaking around 101-105°, highest near the coast and in downtown Charleston. This is below the Heat Advisory criteria of 108° for two hours — the first time since August 11 we may get through a day without heat headlines! From there, expect showers and thunderstorms to get going, with periods of heavy rain and frequent lightning at times. The risk for storms should continue through the evening, diminishing as we get past sunset.
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