Summer returned to our area on Sunday with Heat Index values near 100 at times. We also had a few storms around. This will be our pattern for the new week ahead. The Piedmont and Sandhills will be in the lower 90s every day with a few storms around. The mountains will be closser to 80 with a little better chance for PM showers and storms. All in all, very typical conditions for this time of the year. By the way, you may have noticed we haven't had much to say about the Tropics lately. It has indeed been very quiet in the Atlantic basin and it looks to stay that way for a while. Stay tuned!