It's going to be hot today with the heat index hovering near 101. There is a 20 percent chance of showers before 2 p.m. Otherwise look for mostly sunny skies with a high near 97.

The hot temperatures will likely remain throughout the week. Here's a look at the forecast:

Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. South wind around 5 mph.

Monday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Calm wind becoming east between 5 and 10 mph. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 95.

Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 95.

Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 95.