Getting hotter and more humid through Saturday afternoon

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Thursday afternoon was Austin's first day of warmer than normal weather in nearly a week and a half. Heat and humidity continue to build Friday and Saturday, with near-record highs in the forecast Saturday afternoon. El Niño watch issued: Here’s what that meansClouds increase tonight into Friday as a storm system passes far to our north. The system could generate an isolated thunderstorm locally on Friday, Friday night and Saturday, though rain will remain isolated.