The National Weather Service (NWS) says very hot temperatures will persist through the weekend and hold on at least through next Thursday.

High pressure will continue to predominate the overall weather pattern across the region for the next 7 - 10 days at least. High temperatures of around 110 degrees through the weekend and then climbing to 115 and above by the middle of the week as the high pressure strengthens. Overnight temperatures will be in the low to mid 80's.