Cooler for the weekend, but until then...

There is an excessive heat warning in effect through 7 p.m. Thursday, however some relief is predicted for the upcoming weekend:

Wednesday

Sunny. Very hot and humid. Highs around 101. South winds 15 to 20 mph. Heat index readings 104 to 109.

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s. South winds 10 to 15 mph.