Tampa starts Thursday clear and humid before afternoon thunderstorms return, with highs near 91 and a stormier weekend ahead.

Charlotte will heat up to 88 degrees Thursday before afternoon storms roll in. A hotter stretch arrives Sunday and lasts into next week.

El Paso is headed for a 102-degree Thursday, with a Heat Advisory and a nighttime storm chance. The weekend brings more triple-digit heat and fewer showers.

Downtown Los Angeles will climb from a humid 66°F morning to 85°F Thursday, with hotter conditions building through Sunday. Relief arrives next week, but inland areas face dangerous heat.

Cincinnati starts Thursday with patchy fog before temperatures climb near 89. Storm chances increase tonight and peak Friday, with heavier rain possible.

Seattle faces smoky skies, a Thursday Heat Advisory and another hot day Friday before temperatures ease this weekend.

Portland faces a 93°F Thursday under a Heat Advisory, with patchy smoke expected to clear by evening. Cooler, drier weather arrives over the weekend.

New Orleans starts Thursday clear and humid before afternoon storms move in. The weekend stays hot, while rain chances increase early next week.

Chicago starts Thursday cloudy and damp, with spotty showers and a high near 76. Warmer weather arrives Friday before storm chances ramp up Sunday.

Minneapolis gets a sunny, warm Thursday before showers and thunderstorms return Friday and Sunday night.

San Antonio will reach 99 degrees Thursday, with a heat index as high as 106 and little rain in sight. The hot, mostly dry pattern is expected to continue into next week.

Dallas could hit 101 degrees Thursday, with a heat index near 104 and almost no rain in sight. Triple-digit temperatures continue through the weekend.

Oklahoma City will hit 101 degrees Thursday, with heat index values up to 108 and a Heat Advisory in effect through 8 p.m.