National Weather Service forecasters are calling for the hottest weather of the season so far with near record high temperatures reaching triple digits by the end of the week.

June 2012 has been relatively cool compared to June 2011 and surprisingly mild after record warmth this spring.

However, local residents got a taste of summer heat this past weekend with highs in the mid 90s before a midweek cool down brought temporary relief. Forecasters said Tuesday's 80-degree weather will seem like ancient history when the outdoor oven turns on Thursday.

See full story in the Wednesday, June 27, edition of The Advocate & Democrat.