Warming Up

The persistent eastern trough that kept temperatures below normal and precipitation above normal for the last couple of weeks has lifted northward and allowed upper level ridging to take shape over the area. We'll be on the eastern periphery of the ridge and that can always provide a surprise or two in the forecasting department. However, I don't look for any big surprises with the weather today as we should remain mostly sunny throughout the day. We may see a few cirrus overhead but mainly widely scattered afternoon cumulus will be the dominant cloud type. An isolated afternoon shower isn't completely out of the realm of possibility, but the chance of this is almost not worth mentioning. Highs this afternoon will top out near 92, but dew points in the 70s will make the temperature feel like it's over 100 at times later today. We should remain mostly clear overnight except for a few stray clouds with temperatures dropping to near 72 tomorrow morning.