Hot, humid weekend ahead for Charlotte region: First Alert forecast here

The Charlotte region is experiencing a hot and humid weekend with high temperatures in the low to mid 90s and 'feels like' temperatures near 100 degrees. A heat advisory remains in effect until 8 p.m., with scattered severe thunderstorms possible tonight, bringing risks of damaging winds and hail. Next week will see cooler temperatures in the 80s, followed by a return to 90s by week's end.