One more hot day...Alex strengthening...

What a scorcher yesterday....mid to upper 90s for most of the region....even a few 100 degree readings.

Today will still be fairly hot with highs in the lower 90s for most. A few showers and storms will again be possible today, and the greatest coverage will likely be the farther south and east you go in the region.

Much cooler air will begin arriving tomorrow, and highs will be in the lower 80s in many spots. Tomorrow will feature a good deal of clouds, and some passing showers or storms are possible from time to time.

The weather looks delightful Thursday through the Independence Day weekend with 80s for highs and lower 60s for lows....maybe even some upper 50s in spots. Humidity values will be much lower...all in all, terrific weather ahead!

Alex....

Alex is just below the hurricane threshold as of the 5am advisory this morning with 70mph sustained winds. Alex will likely become a hurricane later today.

It still looks like Alex will come ashore relatively close to the Texas/ Mexico border as a hurricane...likely overnight tomorrow night.