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CINCINNATI (WXIX) - The FOX19 NOW Weather Team has extended a series of First Alert Weather Days until Wednesday, July 30 due to extreme heat. A heat advisory has been updated until 8 p.m. Wednesday. According to the weather team, the heat indices continue to be in the triple digits as temperatures in the low 90s with high humidity.

NWS issues weather advisory for potential storms with damaging winds, isolated tornadoes, and flash flooding around Columbus, OH.

Storms are likely Friday and Saturday afternoon and evening. Friday's storms will be more concentrated north of I-275. Saturday and Sunday look more widespread. Scattered storms remain a possibility for all through Tuesday. If you have been wanting some relief from the heat, that arrives by Friday of next week!

Most of Ohio is under a heat advisory with temperatures that will feel 100-plus. Here's the difference between a heat advisory, heat watch and heat warning.

PM EDT for Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky Airport, Covington, and Florence. Tornado sirens have sounded as severe weather intensifies. A tornado-warned supercell was spotted near CVG Airport. Residents are urged to seek shelter and follow updates from the National Weather Service.

The hot and stormy pattern holds tight throughout the weekend. Expect daily downpours in the afternoons and evenings.

Thunderstorms with severe potential forecast for Columbus, Cincinnati, and Wilmington through Monday, improving by Tuesday.

Showers and storms are predicted in Columbus and Cincinnati's weather forecast, issuing a flash flood warning by the NWS. Here's how to be prepared