HOLT, Fla., July 31, 2021—An excessive heat warning remains in effect today for northwest Florida as July comes to a close.

Heat stress remains a concern for at least one more day as the hot and humid weather persists through the weekend.

High temperatures are expected to top out in the mid-to-upper 90s across much of the area with a forecast high of 97 here pushing the heat index to 110 degrees.

With a 40 percent rain chance, a few showers and thunderstorms could pop up this afternoon and into this evening.

However, widespread showers and storms are expected by tomorrow afternoon. Rain chance is 70 percent.

National Weather Service Mobile forecast