Another heat wave is expected across Alabama next week, and it could bring the hottest temperatures of the year to the state, according to forecasters.

Temperatures are expected to start rising again by Sunday, and the heat wave could peak by Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service.

The much-above-average streak of days could continue into Wednesday or Thursday before backing off.

High temperatures could approach or possibly even exceed 100 degrees in some areas, and, combined with humidity, could make it feel well above 100, according to the weather service.

Forecasters don’t expect a ton of relief overnight, with lows only expected to fall barely into the 70s, and there could be several minimum low temperature (the highest low temperature) records broken next week.

The weather service expects a ridge of high pressure to move eastward and park over the state for a period, which will raise temperatures and decrease rain chances for the first part of next week.

Today could have the lowest high temperatures for the next few days, according to weather service forecasts.

Highs today are expected to be in the upper 80s to low 90s statewide. Here is the forecast for Friday:

SATURDAY

Saturday’s highs will be a degree or two warmer in some areas.

SUNDAY

The heat wave may get going on Sunday, with temperatures on the increase and mid-90s returning.

MONDAY

On Monday some spots could hit 100 degrees, according to weather service forecasts. Much of the rest of the state could be in the mid- to upper 90s.

TUESDAY

The heat wave could peak on Tuesday, according to the weather service, with widespread highs in the upper 90s expected. (Tuesday’s forecast is at the top of this post.)

WEDNESDAY

Temperatures will continue to run in the mid- to upper 90s in Alabama on Wednesday, but forecasters expect the ridge of high pressure to start to retreat to the west.

THURSDAY

High temperatures on Thursday, the last day of July, will still be hot but not quite as hot for the majority of the state.

SHORT-TERM OUTLOOK

There is a high probability of above-average temperatures for Alabama through the first few days of August.

The Climate Prediction Center’s six- to 10-day temperature outlook is forecasting a 60-70 percent chance of warmer-than-average weather for Alabama through Aug. 3.

However, there is hope for some relief.

The CPC’s eight- to 14-day outlook shows some less-hot weather making its way toward Alabama.

The outlook shows that north Alabama could even have a shot for some below-average temperatures.

Other parts of the state could be near-average, and south Alabama has slightly raised odds of continued above-average temperatures.