HERE IT COMES...

if there's any doubt as to the extent of the potency of this two day heat spell, you need only look at the temp chart at this hour

i drew a line showing the temporary boundary of 70s vs 80 degree plus temps  AT THIS HOUR! And to see it is quite impressive (or oppressive)

The spike in energy usage the next two days may lead to brown outs. It's just such a dramatic flip from what we've had all month long, that it will really take people by surprise, no matter how much you think you are prepared.

Next week looks very "cool." A strong disturbance may roll through early next week with the possibility of severe weather, or a heavy rainfall. Behind it, temps stay very cool, like we've had the last few days. The possibility exists that the month of June may be the first "below normal temp month" we've had in over a year, but that's another story for next week.

until then, get ready, because the furnace is set to crank. And even past Thursday, temps will still manage to be rather warm, as the step down to next week's cool charge will come in two pieces.