High-pressure continues to dominate the region today leading to slightly above average temperatures reaching the low 80s this afternoon. Typical temperatures this time of year should be in the mid 70s. The record high for today is 92 degrees, which was set way back in 1892! Mild conditions start the day with winds picking up in the afternoon from the S to SE with gusts up to 25mph through nightfall. Winds will calm overnight with dry conditions continuing into Saturday. Overnight lows will drop into the upper 40s to low 50s on the plains with low to mid 40s along the foothills. |
A LOOK AHEAD: Similar conditions remain in place tomorrow with a little stronger wind in the afternoon with gusts from the south up to 35mph. A very slight chance for a few high-based showers/isolated thunderstorms, with minimal, if any, precipitation making it to the surface. High temperatures once again well above average into the mid 80s. Not much change to the overall pattern Sunday as gusty southerly winds continue over the region, up to 40mph in the afternoon. High temperatures will be slightly cooler in the low 80s.
MONITOR NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FOR SEVERE WEATHER STATEMENTS.