Ware Mechanical Weather Center: Another triple-digit heat index due today; no break from the low 90s throughout the weekend.

OUTLOOK

No break from the low 90s, at least throughout the weekend.

LOCAL RIVER LEVELS

Etowah River near Dixon Landing/Grizzard Park off the Bypass: Latest report

Oostanaula River at Turner McCall near Riverside Parkway: Latest report

FORECAST

Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 100. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 9pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Thursday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.

Friday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 91.

Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.

Saturday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.

	Currently 83° Mostly Cloudy Today is forecast to be Much Cooler than yesterday. Isolated thunderstorms.
	Friday 08/17 30% High 89° / Low 72° Chance of a Thunderstorm Partly cloudy with a slight chance of thunderstorms. Gusty winds and small hail are possible. High 89F. Winds SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30%.
	Saturday 08/18 80% High 83° / Low 71° Thunderstorm Thunderstorms likely. High 83F. Winds SW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 80%.
	Sunday 08/19 80% High 86° / Low 71° Thunderstorm Thunderstorms likely. High 86F. Winds light and variable. Chance of rain 80%.