(CNN) — By the time an employee in the checkout area yelled about a man with a knife, it was too late. Nearly a dozen people had been stabbed at the busy Walmart in Traverse City, a tourist town on the shore of Lake Michigan, by a man who appeared to have attacked people at random, the sheriff said.

The suspect, 42-year-old Bradford James Gille of Afton, Michigan, had entered the store at 4:10 p.m. and waited inside for 35 minutes before carrying out the attack using a foldable knife, officials said.

All the victims – who are between the ages of 29 and 84 – are expected to survive; one was treated and released from the hospital, two are in serious condition and the rest are in fair condition, said Dr. Thomas Schermerhorn, chief medical officer at Munson Medical Center.

Grand Traverse County Sheriff Michael Shea praised bystanders who cornered the suspect in the parking lot and held him until law enforcement arrived.

Gille faces one count of terrorism and 11 counts of assault with intent to murder, Shea said Sunday. He is set to be arraigned early this week and faces life in prison, officials said.

Bystander used grocery cart to help stop suspect

Two of the bystanders who intervened Saturday were Matt Kolakowski and his brother-in-law, Chris O’Brien, who were in Traverse City for a family vacation and shopping at the Walmart for supplies for weekend.

The men were there with Kolakowski’s 13-year-old daughter and her friend. As they were checking out, they heard a frantic warning.

“He’s got a knife!” Kolakowski heard a store employee yell. Seconds later, he said, the store erupted into panic as the attacker, who had just stabbed several people near the checkout, was still on the move.

Kolakowski, a 39-year-old former Marine, said his instincts kicked in. He told his daughter and her friend to stay put, and he and O’Brien took off after the suspect.

Kolakowski didn’t have any kind of weapon on him, but he grabbed an empty grocery cart. He said he saw the attacker stab another man in the shoulder and an elderly woman in the back while fleeing the store.

In the parking lot, Kolakowski said he rammed the attacker in the ankle with the cart. He lifted the cart over his head and attempted to slam it down onto the man, who scrambled away before he was hit.

Kolakowski said he and others pursued the man as he weaved between large poles and cars in the parking lot.

“He was screaming something about him being a soldier, and that everybody in Walmart were bad people,” Kolakowski said.

Another bystander, who Kolakowski later learned is also a Marine, drew a gun on the attacker.

“The other Marine told me that he just went shooting at a range, and he forgot to take his pistol off his hip,” Kolakowski said. “That’s what it all came down to.”

Finally, the attacker dropped the knife, and Kolakowski – who told CNN he served in Iraq nearly 20 years ago – held him down until help arrived.

“I just turned into somebody that I haven’t been in a long time and just stayed on top of him until the deputy ran up and jumped on top of him with a rifle in his face, and I helped the deputy arrest him,” he said.

When Kolakowski told the officer he was a former Marine, the officer handed him some first aid supplies and asked him to help. He assisted police in treating the wounded, applying tourniquets to stabbing victims who were still in shock.

“It was just mass panic in the parking lot – ambulances, lights everywhere, sirens everywhere, blood everywhere, people getting loaded up on carts, put in ambulances,” Kolakowski said. “It was quite the rush.”

In the meantime, O’Brien said he ran back into the store to find the girls, who were frightened but safe.

“What they did was amazing,” Shea said of the people who stepped in.

What we know about the suspect and motive

The motive behind the attack is unknown, but the stabbings appeared to be random, Shea said.

“It appears that these were all random acts,” Shea said “The victims were not predetermined,” and there’s no indication of additional suspects, the sheriff added.

Detectives, with assistance from the FBI, have interviewed Gille at length, and determining a possible motive will be part of the investigation, the sheriff said.

Gille’s history “shows prior assaultive incidents, as well as controlled substance violations,” the Grand Traverse Sheriff’s Office said in a Facebook post Sunday.

It is unclear what Gille was doing in Traverse City, but there were indications he may have previously lived in the county and was “somewhat familiar with the area,” Shea said. “I’m not immediately aware of exactly why he came back here, or why he went to Walmart,” the sheriff added.

Grand Traverse County Prosecutor Noelle Moeggenberg told reporters that the terrorism charge will be brought due to the attack’s impact on the community, rather than one individual.

“Obviously (the victims) are most affected but it is, we believe, in some ways done to affect the entire community, to put fear in the entire community and to change how maybe we operate on a daily basis,” Moeggenberg said.

Video shows the standoff with the attacker

CNN obtained video of the confrontation with the attacker in the parking lot, showing several people yelling at him to “throw the knife” away and lie on the ground. The video also appears to show several people attending to a victim nearby.

Outside the Walmart, part of a larger shopping complex, emergency vehicles lined the parking lot as first responders secured the scene, according to video footage obtained by The Associated Press. Authorities were seen speaking with employees, many still clad in their blue vests and name tags, as the response shifted into an active investigation.

Tiffany DeFell, 36, told the AP she was in the parking lot when the chaos around the attack erupted.

“It was really scary. Me and my sister were just freaking out. … This is something you see out of the movies. It’s not what you expect to see where you’re living,” she said.

Outcry over random attack in small community

Residents of Traverse City, a small community on the shore of Lake Michigan, are now left grappling with what the sheriff called a “very uncommon” act of violence in the area.

Walmart corporate spokesperson Joe Pennington condemned Saturday’s attack, saying in a statement to CNN, “Violence like this is unacceptable. Our thoughts are with those who were injured and we’re thankful for the swift action of first responders.”

Officials and residents are expressing shock that such an attack happened in the community of about 16,000 that’s known for its beaches, wineries and annual cherry festival.

“We’ll continue working closely with law enforcement during their investigation,” he added.

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer lamented the “horrible news” of the attack and said, “Our thoughts are with the victims and the community reeling from this brutal act of violence.”

O’Brien, one of the bystanders, said he still can’t understand what would drive someone to commit that kind of violence.

“The guy that had the gun showed great restraint, because I think everyone else would have pulled the trigger,” O’Brien said.

“Thank God the other Marine didn’t pull the trigger, because now the families can actually get justice,” Kolakowski said.

This story has been updated with additional information.

INDIANAPOLIS (W(SH) — Alex Palou dominated the Java House Grand Prix of Monterey on Sunday at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, solidifying his lead in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES standings.

Palou, in the No. 10 DHL Chip Ganassi Racing Honda, led 84 of the 95 laps to secure his third win at the California road course in four years, extending his lead to 121 points with just three races remaining.

“It’s been an awesome weekend, an awesome year (and) today was something else,” Palou said after the win. “It’s super fun to be here – one of my favorite tracks for sure. I couldn’t be happier right now.”

Palou’s victory at Laguna Seca marks his eighth win in 14 races this season. Only A.J. Foyt, Al Unser, and Mario Andretti have won more races in a single season.

Palou’s closest competitor, Pato O’Ward, finished fourth, leaving him with a slim chance to challenge Palou for the championship. O’Ward would need to win all remaining races to pose a threat.

The race also featured a notable performance from Arrow McLaren’s Nolan Siegel, who led the first 11 laps of his career. Team Penske’s Will Power briefly took the lead during pit stops but did not officially lead a lap. Christian Lundgaard finished second and Colton Herta took third.

The next race in the series is the BITNILE.com Grand Prix of Portland on Sunday, Aug. 10.

This story was formatted for WISHTV.com using AI-assisted tools. Our editorial team reviews and
edits all content published to ensure it meets our journalistic standards for accuracy and fairness.

(MIRROR INDY) — The land in front of the eastside Get Fit Athletic Club has been available to lease for 20 years, but the property owner said it never attracted much interest — until he received a call from someone associated with a convenience store chain.

Roy Switzer, who owns the property on the corner of Washington Street and Shortridge Avenue, said he was initially against the idea of a gas station on his property.

Then the caller revealed themselves to be from Wawa.

“They just do a phenomenal job,” Switzer said. “And, it’s something East Washington really, really needs and has been asking for.”

But, that conversation was about a year-and-a-half ago. Switzer, who lives in Kentucky, blames delays on the city’s transit-oriented zoning restrictions, which he says are making it harder for development to be approved.

Andy Nielsen, the city-county councilor for the area, said it’s not that the city is opposed to the project. It’s that Switzer is seeking approval for more gas pumps than would ordinarily be allowed.

Plus, there are at least seven other gas stations within a mile radius of the property. Once there, Nielsen said, it would take a lot of time and money to remove the Wawa and turn it into something else.

There are at least 19 other gas stations within a 2-mile radius of the proposed Wawa

“We need to be really certain that’s what we want to put in there,” said Nielsen, a Democrat. “Even with something as high quality of a development like the Wawa, it’s still seen agnostically as another fueling station.”

Meanwhile, word is getting out about the proposal, and opinions on the east side are divided. Some are supportive while others say they don’t want another gas station on Washington Street.

“You’re not going to see people from downtown coming out to the Wawa,” said eastsider Jakob Morales. “We need to be building more places that are enjoyable for people to spend time in, rather than just stop by, fill their gas tank, maybe grab a burrito and then leave.”

Wawa did not respond to Mirror Indy’s request for comment.

City zoning a hurdle in bringing Wawa to the east side

The Pennsylvania convenience store chain is known for its made-to-order sandwiches and devoted fans — people have Wawa tattoos and the convenience store has even been the set for wedding pictures.

The company entered the Indiana market in May with a store in Daleville. Three more locations have since opened, including one on the north side of Indianapolis.

The proposal for an eastside location is along the path of the future Blue Line, IndyGo’s third bus rapid transit route. Construction is already underway in front of the property and a bus stop will eventually be placed within view of Switzer’s land.

Switzer believes riders would appreciate a Wawa being so close to the forthcoming Blue Line platform.

“The bus stations are wide open,” Switzer said. “They’re not heated. If I were a bus rider, I would want a Wawa right beside my bus station.”

But because the property is near the Blue Line, it falls under a transit-oriented development overlay, which is a zoning district that holds development to standards that encourage walkability and bus use.

Switzer first brought his proposal to a city zoning board in the fall. But, city staff raised concern about the project’s fit in the overlay. The property owner withdrew his petition in November.

He told Mirror Indy in July that he thinks the city is using the overlay to be restrictive. His business conducted a study of walkability in the area and found no more than a couple people crossed the intersection near his property each hour on average over the course of a week with nice weather last fall — though that also took place before the installation of the Blue Line.

The site plan has since been revised, resubmitted and is set to be heard at the Metropolitan Development Commission hearing examiner meeting Aug. 14. But, Switzer feels compelled to rally support after the city’s past reception to the proposal.

“Rather than following the planning and zoning guidelines,” he said, “this transit overlay has given them the ability to say yes or no to anything they want.”

But Nielsen, who has been in contact with Switzer and Wawa representatives, said that’s not entirely true.

The councilor said the overlay doesn’t restrict the type of development in the area. Instead, it restricts what can go there without a request to change or amend what is allowed.

For example, a recent petition submitted to the city on behalf of the project detailed plans to open a Wawa station with 16 pumps — eight more than the number of pumps generally allowed for one station in the area.

Niesen said he doesn’t dislike the Wawa brand, but he has to follow the requests of his neighbors.

“I listen loud and clear to my district,” Nielsen said. “What I’ve heard overwhelmingly is that we have enough gas stations.

A community divided

The project gained the backing of the Warren Township Development Association and State Sen. Michael Crider — a Republican who represents a district near the proposed store — who wrote supportive letters.

And, posts have been circling social media to drum up interest. Their graphics encourage community members to email city officials.

“They say we don’t deserve a Wawa,” one graphic reads. “We say we need better.”

Many comments support Wawa coming to the east side. Some say a Wawa would attract more development. Others say it would be better than other gas stations in the area.

Irvington resident Eric Farrell said the other gas stations nearby have “somewhat depressing selections when it comes to snacking and overall vibe.” He said he can’t imagine a better fit for the property.

“I’ve lived in different parts of the country and always appreciate gas stations that are big, clean and have hot food options,” Farrell said. “I would definitely go to the Wawa for lots of snacks and just good vibes in general.”

Morales, the eastsider opposed to the development, worries that building a Wawa could bring pollution and traffic to an area that needs intentional development. He’d like to see mixed-use housing or community-focused development instead.

Morales grew up in New Jersey, where there are a lot of Wawa locations.

“It is just a convenience store,” he said. “It is just a gas station.”

Mirror Indy, a nonprofit newsroom, is funded through grants and donations from individuals, foundations and organizations.

Mirror Indy reporter Darian Benson covers east Indianapolis. Contact her at 317-397-7262 or darian.benson@mirrorindy.org. Follow her on X @HelloImDarian or on Bluesky @darianbenson.bsky.social.

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — President Donald Trump and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen have announced a sweeping trade deal that imposes 15% tariffs on most European goods, warding off Trump’s threat of a 30% rate if no deal had been reached by Aug. 1.

The tariffs, or import taxes, paid when Americans buy European products could raise prices for U.S. consumers and dent profits for European companies and their partners who bring goods into the country.

Here are some things to know about the trade deal between the United States and the European Union:

Many details remain to be decided

Trump and von der Leyen’s announcement, made during Trump’s visit to one of his golf courses in Scotland, leaves many details to be filled in.

The headline figure is a 15% tariff rate on “the vast majority” of European goods brought into the U.S., including cars, computer chips and pharmaceuticals. It’s lower than the 20% Trump initially proposed, and lower than his threats of 50% and then 30%.

Von der Leyen said the two sides agreed on zero tariffs on both sides for a range of “strategic” goods: Aircraft and aircraft parts, certain chemicals, semiconductor equipment, certain agricultural products, and some natural resources and critical raw materials. Specifics were lacking.

She said the two sides “would keep working” to add more products to the list.

Additionally, the EU side would purchase what Trump said was $750 billion (638 billion euros) worth of natural gas, oil and nuclear fuel to replace Russian energy supplies, and Europeans would invest an additional $600 billion (511 billion euros) in the U.S.

50% U.S. tariff on steel stays and others might, too

Trump said the 50% U.S. tariff on imported steel would remain; von der Leyen said the two sides agreed to further negotiations to fight a global steel glut, reduce tariffs and establish import quotas — that is, set amounts that can be imported, often at a lower rate.

Trump said pharmaceuticals were not included in the deal. Von der Leyen said the pharmaceuticals issue was “on a separate sheet of paper” from Sunday’s deal.

Where the $600 billion for additional investment would come from was not specified. And von der Leyen said that when it came to farm products, the EU side made clear that “there were tariffs that could not be lowered,” without specifying which products.

The 15% rate is higher than in the past

The 15% rate removes Trump’s threat of a 30% tariff. It’s still much higher than the average tariff before Trump came into office of around 1%, and higher than Trump’s minimum 10% baseline tariff.

Higher tariffs, or import taxes, on European goods mean sellers in the U.S. would have to either increase prices for consumers — risking loss of market share — or swallow the added cost in terms of lower profits. The higher tariffs are expected to hurt export earnings for European firms and slow the economy.

The 10% baseline applied while the deal was negotiated was already sufficiently high to make the European Union’s executive commission cut its growth forecast for this year from 1.3% to 0.9%.

Von der Leyen said the 15% rate was “the best we could do” and credited the deal with maintaining access to the U.S. market and providing “stability and predictability for companies on both sides.”

The reaction is tentative

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz welcomed the deal which avoided “an unnecessary escalation in transatlantic trade relations” and said that “we were able to preserve our core interests,” while adding that “I would have very much wished for further relief in transatlantic trade.”

The Federation of German Industries was blunter. “Even a 15% tariff rate will have immense negative effects on export-oriented German industry,” said Wolfgang Niedermark, a member of the federation’s leadership.

While the rate is lower than threatened, “the big caveat to today’s deal is that there is nothing on paper, yet,” said Carsten Brzeski, global chief of macro at ING bank.

“With this disclaimer in mind and at face value, today’s agreement would clearly bring an end to the uncertainty of recent months. An escalation of the US-EU trade tensions would have been a severe risk for the global economy,” Brzeski said.

“This risk seems to have been avoided.”

Car companies expect higher prices

Asked if European carmakers could still sell cars at 15%, von der Leyen said the rate was much lower than the current 27.5%. That has been the rate under Trump’s 25% tariff on cars from all countries, plus the preexisting U.S. car tariff of 2.5%.

The impact is likely to be substantial on some companies, given that automaker Volkswagen said it suffered a 1.3 billion euro ($1.5 billion) hit to profit in the first half of the year from the higher tariffs.

Mercedes-Benz dealers in the U.S. have said they are holding the line on 2025 model year prices “until further notice.” The German automaker has a partial tariff shield because it makes 35% of the Mercedes-Benz vehicles sold in the U.S. in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, but the company said it expects prices to undergo “significant increases” in coming years.

Trump had cited the trade gap with Europe

Before Trump returned to office, the U.S. and the EU maintained generally low tariff levels in what is the largest bilateral trading relationship in the world, with some 1.7 trillion euros ($2 trillion) in annual trade. Together the U.S. and the EU have 44% of the global economy. The U.S. rate averaged 1.47% for European goods, while the EU’s averaged 1.35% for American products, according to the Bruegel think tank in Brussels.

Trump has complained about the EU’s 198 billion-euro trade surplus in goods, which shows Americans buy more from European businesses than the other way around, and has said the European market is not open enough for U.S.-made cars.

However, American companies fill some of the trade gap by outselling the EU when it comes to services such as cloud computing, travel bookings, and legal and financial services. And some 30% of European imports are from American-owned companies, according to the European Central Bank.

CHICAGO (WISH) — The Indiana Fever is on a two-game winning streak following its 93-78 road win over the Chicago Sky on Sunday afternoon.

The highly anticipated matchup was missing arguably two of the most popular players in the league though in Fever guard Caitlin Clark and Sky forward Angel Reese.

Clark missed her fourth straight game as she deals with a groin injury, while Reese missed the game with a back injury.

As a result, other players needed to step up for both teams.

The star player on Sunday was definitely Fever guard Kelsey Mitchell, who finished with a season-high 35 points.

Her Fever teammate, forward Aliyah Boston, had a double-double, 14 points and 11 rebounds.

And then, there was Fever forward Makayla Timpson, who had a memorable performance.

“I just wanted to do what I needed to do on the court,” Timpson said. “I just anticipate my name being called. So always just staying ready and just doing the things my team needs me to do.”

Timpson, a rookie, finished with a career-high 14 points. She was 6-of-8 (75%) from the field.

“She’s really done a great job of staying ready,” Fever head coach Stephanie White said. “We talk a lot about staying ready so you don’t have to get ready. And one of the benefits of having a deep team is that if you don’t have it one night, somebody else does. One of the challenges of having a deep team is that people deserve to play that don’t always get to play. And KK’s (Makayla) been ready and she continues to get better. And I was happy to see her come out and make that impact right away.”

Timpson, who played college basketball at Florida State, was selected by the Fever in the second round of April’s WNBA Draft.

“She’s amazing,” Mitchell said. “One of the best rookies I think I’ve ever come across.”

Mitchell even called Timpson “the ultimate pro” following Sunday’s win.

“(She) shows up,” Mitchell said. “No problems. Nothing. When you have locker room culture happening, you need great people to make it greater and I think we have a good addition (Timpson) here.”

The Fever is now 3-0 this season against the Sky.

The Fever is back in action Wednesday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse against the Phoenix Mercury. Tip-off is set for 7 p.m. EDT.

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Heat advisories continue through Tuesday evening.

Today:

Another round of intense heat will kick off our work and school week. A large ridge of high pressure and an expansive heat dome will continue to dominate the eastern half of the country. Expect plenty of sunshine in the morning hours, with some pop-up clouds and possibly a stray thunderstorm later this afternoon.

High temperatures will reach the low to mid-90s, with heat indices reaching 105°F this afternoon.

Tonight:

Mainly clear and muggy conditions are expected overnight, with lows dipping to the mid-70s.

Tuesday:

Hot and humid conditions with sunshine will persist on Tuesday. A few spotty afternoon showers and thunderstorms will again be possible.

High temperatures will reach the mid-90s, with heat indices ranging between 105°F and 110°F.

Pattern change:

On Wednesday, an increased chance of storms is expected as a frontal boundary moves through. This could bring a few strong thunderstorms with gusty winds and the potential for heavy rainfall.

The bigger story following the storms will be a significant pattern change by the end of the week. Both heat and humidity will decrease considerably. After showers move out early Thursday morning, high temperatures will reach around 80°F on Thursday afternoon. Many areas may not climb out of the 70s on Friday and Saturday as we kick off the first weekend of August.

7 day forecast:

The long-range pattern looks to remain fairly quiet through the end of the weekend. Temperatures are expected to rebound closer to average as we head into the new work and school week. The 8-to-14-day outlook also shows temperatures running slightly above average.

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The NASCAR Brickyard 400 returned to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, bringing thousands of fans back to the iconic racing venue.

Before Bubba Wallace won the race, becoming the first Black driver to do so, News 8 talked with fans.

NASCAR fan Tyler Dykes said, “I’ve been coming here since ’94 and I’ll say that I’m honored that I got to see all five of (Jeff) Gordon’s wins and (Dale) Earnhardt win. Family keeps bringing me back and tradition.”

Austin Moore, of Brownsburg, said, “I’m a big Kyle Larson fan and I think he’s gotta go back to back.

Drake Miller, a Kentucky resident, said, “The energy is incredible! We have a bunch of fans and we’re in the best spot in racing at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. It’s electric!”

NASCAR fan Levi Traylor said, “It’s just special to come out here every year. I mean, every driver dreams of winning here and to watch it happen it’s just beautiful to see.”

Jeff Hawkins, an Ohio resident, said, “I love coming up here because the city really does it right for everybody. The atmosphere and everyone’s involvement in the community, it’s great!”

The event included fan zones with car displays and interactive areas.

This story was updated to remove erroneous information.

CHICAGO (AP) — Kelsey Mitchell hit seven 3-pointers and scored 35 points and the Indiana Fever defeated the Chicago Sky 93-78 in a marquee matchup on Sunday that was missing stars Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese.

Clark missed her fourth-straight game for Indiana with a groin injury and has only played in half of the team’s games and Reese was out for her second straight for the Sky with a back issue.

Aliyah Boston had 14 points, 11 rebounds and six assists for the Fever (14-12), who have three double-figure wins over Chicago this season. Makayla Timpson had 14 points off the bench and Aari McDonald added 10.

Mitchell had her 100th career 20-point game, second in franchise history behind Tamika Catchings, and her ninth 30-point game. She also picked up her 200th career steal and the Fever turned 23 turnovers into 31 points.

Rachel Banham had six 3s and 26 points for the Sky (7-18). Kia Nurse added 14 points, Rebecca Allen 13 and Kamilla Cardoso 12 with 12 rebounds.

The Fever had a 16 point lead early in the fourth quarter cut to six with less than five minutes to go but Mitchell responded with a 3-pointer and a couple of free throws to end the threat.

Indiana closed out the first quarter on an 18-2 run to lead 26-13. Mitchell had 13 points and the Fever had 14 points off nine Chicago turnovers.

The lead reached 16 points in the second quarter before the half ended at 51-39.

Chicago got off to a quick start in the third quarter, pulling within 56-55 at the midway point on consecutive jumpers by Nurse. Mitchell responded with a 3 and a layup before consecutive baskets by Timpson pushed the lead to 65-55. Lexie Hull’s buzzer beater made it 75-61 entering the fourth quarter.

MARION, Ind. (WISH) — An Marion officer was involved in a police shooting Sunday morning after seeing a passenger in an SUV firing at a pedestrian, Indiana State Police said in a news release issued Sunday

Officers from the Marion Police Department just after 10:15 a.m. Sunday responded to a “shots fired” call near the intersection of West Fourth Street and State Road 18/South Western Avenue eastbound.

Investigators think that, as officers approached the intersection for the “shots fired” call, one of them saw an SUV matching a description from the initial report near West First Street and South D Street, a few blocks to the northeast. The officer, who was not named in the release, saw a passenger in the white SUV actively shooting at a pedestrian, believed to be the same target from the “shots fired” call. The officer then fired at the passenger, who fled on foot and remained at large on Sunday night.

No injuries were reported, although several homes were struck by gunfire.

The identity and duty status of the officer involved have not been disclosed, the release said.

The state police investigation, once completed, will be sent to the Grant County Prosecutor’s Office for review.

TONIGHT

Scattered thunderstorms will gradually wind down this evening, though a stray downpour could linger. Expect mostly cloudy skies overnight with lows in the mid-70s. Winds from the southwest around 5 mph, becoming calm late.

TOMORROW

Dangerous heat remains the top concern as highs climb into the low 90s with heat index values pushing 100 to 105. A few isolated storms could bubble up in the afternoon, but most areas stay dry. Light winds becoming west-southwest near 5 mph.

TOMORROW NIGHT

Partly cloudy and muggy with lows around the upper 70s. Light west breeze continues, with calm patches possible overnight.

TUESDAY

Still hot and humid, with highs in the mid-90s and the heat index again approaching 105 in some spots. A pop-up storm is possible after 2 PM, but overall storm chances remain low. Winds light out of the northwest.

TUESDAY NIGHT

A slight chance of showers or rumbles of thunder under partly cloudy skies. Warm again, with lows in the mid-70s. Winds stay light and variable.

WEDNESDAY

Thunderstorm chances increase in the afternoon as a cold front begins to approach. Still hot, with highs near 90 and sticky humidity lingering. North winds near 5 mph may help a bit, but any stronger storm could bring downpours and gusty winds.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT

Scattered storms continue through the evening with mostly cloudy skies. It’ll feel just a bit cooler overnight with lows dropping into the upper 60s. Winds from the northeast around 5 mph.

THURSDAY

A few lingering storms possible before 2 PM as the front pushes through. Otherwise, skies turn partly sunny with a welcome drop in humidity. Highs top out in the upper 70s with northeast breezes around 10 mph.

THURSDAY NIGHT

Partly cloudy and cooler than recent nights. Lows fall into the low 60s with a light northeast wind around 10 mph.

7 DAY FORECAST

Monday through Wednesday brings more hot and steamy conditions, with daily highs in the 90s and feels-like temperatures near or above 100. Spotty storms may develop during the afternoons, but storm chances increase more substantially by Wednesday as a front pushes toward the region. This front brings scattered thunderstorms late Wednesday into early Thursday, followed by a refreshing break. By Thursday afternoon and into Friday, cooler and drier air settles in, with highs dipping into the 70s and overnight lows near 60. It’s shaping up to be a much more comfortable start to August.