MORNING: Mostly cloudy with a 30% chance of a stray shower. Readings in the upper 70s at daybreak, with 80s the rest of the morning.
MIDDAY: 50% chance of passing thunderstorms with lightning, downpours, and gusty winds. Temperatures rise to the upper 80s and low 90s in between clouds and showers.
THIS EVENING: Chance of showers and thundershowers continues at 40% around sunset; readings drop to the low 80s.
Rain and storm chances climb to 50% today and linger at 30% tomorrow.
Highs today may be limited to the upper 80s, assuming daytime rain and storm chances keep the sky mostly cloudy. With mid-to-late afternoon peeks of sun, some areas may reach the low 90s.
Nighttime lows drop to the upper 70s late.
Highs trend to the mid-and-upper 90s Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. This weekend looks hotter, near 100, and mostly sunny.
When it’s not stormy or cloudy, the UV index is still “very high” from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. (sunburn in 15 minutes). Sunscreen, a broad hat, and light-colored, lightweight clothing are smart if you’re outside for any length of time between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
The forecast pollen levels are “medium” this week, with ragweed, chenopods, and grass listed as the predominant pollen types.
