Sunny and hot for Friday; heat advisory issued

August 28 forecast

AUSTIN (Talk1370.com) -- Triple digit heat is back with a Heat Advisory to close out the week.

A Heat Advisory is in effect from 1pm until 8pm...

Skies will be mainly clear with lots of sun, with high temperatures reaching the lower 100s across the area. Austin proper will see a high of 102 to 103; heat index values across the area will likely reach 108 or higher.

Tonight, clouds will begin to build in after midnight, with an overnight low of 79.

Here's a look at the extended forecast:

SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs around 103. South winds 10 to 15 mph. Highest heat index readings up to 109 in the afternoon.

SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the mid 70s. South winds 10 to 15 mph. Highest heat index readings up to 105 early before midnight.

SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs around 101. South winds 5 to 10 mph. Highest heat index readings up to 108 in the afternoon.

SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s. Highs around 100.

MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 70s.

TUESDAY AND TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs around 100. Lows in the mid 70s.

WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning then clearing. A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 90s.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s.

THURSDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning then becoming mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 90s.