Dramatic drop in temperatures Thursday with lingering rain

AccuWeather Alert: Surge of smoke returns followed by severe storms

After a brief reprieve, another surge of smoke will push into the region Friday night into Saturday morning, only to be flushed out by potentially severe storms that could bring downpours and an isolated tornado. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Air quality conditions gradually improve Friday, but relief will be temporary

Conditions will gradually improve during the day on Friday as cleaner air moves in from north to south. The improvement will be temporary, however. Humidity is expected to increase Friday night, bringing another surge of smoke into the region on Saturday. While smoke levels may not reach their overnight peak, some haze is likely to return. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

AccuWeather Alert: Another round of smoky skies and poor air quality

Relief from the worst of the heat is on the way, but not before another round of smoky skies and poor air quality impacts the area. Wildfire smoke will continue to move through the region into Friday morning before healthier air gradually arrives from the north. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

AccuWeather Alert: One more oppressive day on July 4th

We head into the Fourth of July weekend under an official heat wave, with Friday marking the third consecutive day of temperatures above 90 degrees. The day begins with sunshine, providing favorable conditions for the arrival of the tall ships during the morning hours. However, scattered heavy thunderstorms could develop during the afternoon and evening. As temperatures ease back through the 80s later in the day, humidity will remain high, creating steam-bath-like conditions. Anyone planning to attend fireworks displays is urged to have a safety plan in place should thunderstorms move into the area. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

AccuWeather Alert: Peak heat continues Friday, but with an added storm threat?

The peak of the heat wave will last through Friday, with feels-like temperatures ranging from 100 to 115 degrees. An isolated afternoon thunderstorm is possible. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]