As the official start of summer approaches, a brief period of pleasant weather is giving way to warmer temperatures and increased humidity. Today features sunny skies and lower humidity, providing a nice respite before a significant heat wave develops over the weekend. Weather experts are predicting high temperatures in the 90s as the first weekend of summer rolls in, alongside a chance of steamy conditions. While Friday is comfortable with breezy conditions, residents are advised to prepare for extreme heat and humidity in the days to come. Officially, summer begins tonight, leading into a hot and sweaty start to the season.