Afternoon storms possible; heat index could hit 105

Highs should reach the low 90s today in Southwest Florida, but it could feel more like 105 degrees in some areas, forecasters said.

Scattered showers and storms are possible this afternoon with a high of about 92 degrees. Factor in the humidity, and the temperature will feel more like the triple digits, the National Weather Service said.

The heat index is expected to reach about 102 at the coast and 105 in places like North Naples and East Naples. Inland locations could see the heat index rise to 108 degrees, forecasters said.

A 40 percent chance of storms is in the forecast this afternoon with partly cloudy skies. The low will drop to about 73 tonight, then a 30 percent chance of storms is in the forecast on Tuesday.

The heat index on Tuesday could reach 103 degrees with temperatures in the low 90s, forecasters said.

A chance of storms is in the forecast each day this week with high in the 90s.