If you're an avid social media follower, you've probably noticed that local meteorologists have been quieter than normal recently. With good reason, nobody wants to hear a forecast that includes days and days of rain on top of "below average" temperatures for this time of year. But we're happy to report that the weather people are back tweeting, and the forecast is about to get HOT.

Can we all agree that red on a map right now is the best news ever? More red and orange, less green and blue please. So here it is, finally time to bust out those shorts and sandals and enjoy the heat. We deserve it.

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