Hot and humid conditions are expected to be at their peak this afternoon across the region.

High temperatures in the low 90s with heat index values at least briefly in excess of 100 degrees may be hazardous for sensitive and vulnerable.

There is a Heat Advisory in effect for parts of the listening area including Gibson, Pike, Posey, Vanderburgh, Warrick and Spencer Counties in Indiana and Edwards, Wabash and White Counties in Illinois.

Everyone is advised to drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors and limit strenuous activities outside.

There is a good chance for rain and thunderstorms tonight and tomorrow.

There is a 60% chance of precipitation between 7 and 11 tonight.

The chance for rain for Independence Day on Thursday is 70%.