HEAT RELAXES EARLY WEEK

Record heat likely on Sunday as the heat wave reaches its peak. We'll see temps closer to normal for this time of year after Monday, but it'll still be warm for the balance of the week with highs generally in the mid-to-upper 80s. A severe weather threat exists for Monday as the worst of the heat is pushed away; look for the threat of damaging winds and heavy rain for Monday afternoon. A cold front will push through on Thursday with more storms possible. Next weekend looks okay for now, with major heat shifting to the west coast of the U.S for next weekend. 

HOT WEATHER IN CONTROL THROUGH THE WEEKEND

 

CLASSIC MID-JULY WEATHER AHEAD

 

It looks very warm and dry through much of next week, with only scattered storms around from time to time.  The northern branch of the jet stream wants to finally head further north, making it more likely we'll see at-or-above normal temps (but not terribly hot). 

HEAT KEPT AT BAY THROUGH MID-JULY

 

EARLY JULY OUTLOOK

 

The overall pattern looks very persistent, with fast-moving fronts keeping out temps in check; no real heat can build for more than a day or two before it gets replaced by a cooler air mass from the north. 

CHANGEABLE WEATHER KICKS OFF SUMMER

 

 

HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE WEEK AHEAD