WHAT'S NEXT: The heat and humidity stick around for much of the week. Rain chances diminish midweek but increase again for Friday into the weekend. Seasonable temperatures return by Friday, although the humidity will still be high.

News 12 Storm Watch Team Meteorologist Krystal Ellis says it will be hot and humid on Independence Day with a chance for an isolated pop-up shower or thunderstorm later in the day  

TONIGHT: Partly to mostly cloudy and humid with a chance for a hit or miss thunderstorm. Isolated storms could be strong with gusty winds and downpours. Lows near 70°. Southwest winds 5-10 mph.

TUESDAY INDEPENDENCE DAY: Hot and humid under partly sunny skies. Another chance for an isolated pop-up shower or thunderstorm develops in the afternoon and evening. Highs near 84°. Real Feel: 88°. South winds 5-10 mph.

TUESDAY NIGHT: Mostly cloudy and humid with evening storms possible. Variable winds. Lows near 71°.

WEDNESDAY: Hot and humid with a mix of sun and clouds. Highs near 86°. Real Feel: 90°. Lows near 70°.

THURSDAY: Hot, humid, and mostly sunny to start. More late day clouds. Highs near 85°. Real Feel: 89°. Lows near 60°.

FRIDAY: Mostly sunny to start with more afternoon clouds and a chance of showers developing at night. Still humid but highs are closer to normal, near 84°. Lows near 70°.

NEXT WEEKEND: A chance of showers around with seasonable temperatures in the low 80s.