Afternoon thunderstorms could bring heavy rain and gusty winds to Memphis Friday, but the heat returns quickly this weekend.

Memphis is in for a punishing Tuesday, with a Heat Advisory, a high near 99 degrees and heat index values up to 108. Relief arrives slowly as storm chances increase later this week.

Honor Wright's camera caught a whirling dust devil crossing a rural road near Covington and tearing through a cornfield.

Memphis will hit 97 degrees under sunny skies Monday, with another round of upper-90s heat Tuesday and Wednesday before storms return late Thursday.

Memphis is headed for a sunny 102-degree Sunday, with the heat index nearing 110. A Heat Advisory remains in effect through Sunday evening.

Memphis faces another 101-degree day Friday, with heat-index values up to 113 and a Heat Advisory lasting through Sunday. A Code Orange ozone alert adds another reason to limit prolonged outdoor activity.

Memphis will reach 99 degrees Thursday, with the heat index near 108 and a Heat Advisory lasting through Saturday. A Code Orange ozone alert adds another reason to keep outdoor plans short.

Memphis faces a prolonged stretch of dangerous heat, with heat index readings up to 110 through Saturday.

Memphis is heading into a Heat Advisory with a 99-degree high and heat indexes near 107. The oppressive pattern is expected to continue through the weekend.

Memphis starts Sunday clear and warm before a week of 98- to 99-degree afternoons. A Code Orange ozone alert is also in effect for sensitive groups.

Memphis will hit 95 degrees Saturday under sunny skies, with a Code Orange ozone alert in effect through the afternoon. The heat climbs into the upper 90s next week.

Memphis gets a sunny Friday before temperatures surge toward 99 degrees next week. A Code Orange ozone alert is also in effect for sensitive groups.

Patchy fog fades Thursday as Memphis heats up to 95 degrees. The mostly dry forecast gets even hotter next week.