The high heat and humidity is expected to continue across the state for the fifth day in a row.
A heat wave is defined by 3 or more 90 + degree temperatures. The high temperature forecast for today is for lower 90s for interior Connecticut. A heat advisory continues for northern Connecticut due to the heat index (feels-like temperatures) reaching and exceeding 100 degrees.
The hot temperatures will be accompanied by tropical levels of humidity. Dew point temperatures are expected to remain high - in the upper 60s to lower 70s over the next several days.
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Some relief is expected by the end of next week. Less hot and less humid air is forecast to move in from the north by next weekend.
