CWG Live updates: Seasonably warm and dry through the holiday weekend
Happening now: A gentle decline in humidity through the sunny morning makes temperatures in the 70s to low 80s pleasant enough. A few clouds pop up in the afternoon, but rain chances are almost nil with highs in the mid-80s to lower 90s.
What's next? Lots of sun and seasonably warm readings make for a bang-up holiday weekend. A cool front approaches from the north and a tropical moisture surge arrives from the south by late Monday and Tuesday to bring our next storm chances.
Today's daily digit — 8/10: The humidity is relatively benign for the heart of summer, and we finally get a day with minimal shower threats. | 🤚 Your call?
The digit is a somewhat subjective rating of the day's weather, on a 0-to-10 scale.
Forecast in detail
Today (Thursday): Sunshine is back in abundance while lower humidity should make highs in the mid-80s to low 90s tolerable for most. Breezes are minimal, but a few pop-up clouds offer occasional shade in the afternoon. Confidence: High
Tonight: The evening is nearly calm, with readings slipping into the 70s around sunset. Overnight lows range through the 60s. Confidence: High
Tomorrow (the Fourth): If anything, the humidity should be slightly lower (dew points in the low to mid-60s) than Thursday. Even with plenty of sun, highs hold in the 80s, which is a win at this time of year! Breezes are light. Confidence: High
Tomorrow night: Clear skies, calm winds and temperatures mainly in the 70s make for great fireworks viewing. Lows end up in the 60s once again. Confidence: High
A look ahead
Outdoor activities are in the clear Saturday and Sunday with gentle breezes, highs in the 80s and lows in the mid-60s to low 70s. There is a slight uptick in humidity Sunday, but it's not as muggy as it could be at this time of year. Confidence: Medium-High
A cool front starts to slide south out of the Great Lakes on Monday just as a surge of tropical moisture approaches from the south. This should push humidity back up to uncomfortable levels with highs in the mid-80s to lower 90s. Clouds should gradually increase, and a few showers and storms could develop in the late afternoon and evening. Confidence: Medium
The front and the tropical moisture should collide on Tuesday with the likelihood of showers and storms increasing significantly. Even when not dodging rains, highs in the mid-80s to low 90s and relatively high humidity will make you want to stay in. Confidence: Low-Medium
Today's daily digit — 8/10: The humidity is relatively benign for the heart of summer, and we finally get a day with minimal shower threats. | 🤚 Your call?
The digit is a somewhat subjective rating of the day's weather, on a 0-to-10 scale.
Forecast in detail
Today (Thursday): Sunshine is back in abundance while lower humidity should make highs in the mid-80s to low 90s tolerable for most. Breezes are minimal, but a few pop-up clouds offer occasional shade in the afternoon. Confidence: High
Tonight: The evening is nearly calm, with readings slipping into the 70s around sunset. Overnight lows range through the 60s. Confidence: High
Tomorrow (the Fourth): If anything, the humidity should be slightly lower (dew points in the low to mid-60s) than Thursday. Even with plenty of sun, highs hold in the 80s, which is a win at this time of year! Breezes are light. Confidence: High
Tomorrow night: Clear skies, calm winds and temperatures mainly in the 70s make for great fireworks viewing. Lows end up in the 60s once again. Confidence: High
A look ahead
Outdoor activities are in the clear Saturday and Sunday with gentle breezes, highs in the 80s and lows in the mid-60s to low 70s. There is a slight uptick in humidity Sunday, but it's not as muggy as it could be at this time of year. Confidence: Medium-High
A cool front starts to slide south out of the Great Lakes on Monday just as a surge of tropical moisture approaches from the south. This should push humidity back up to uncomfortable levels with highs in the mid-80s to lower 90s. Clouds should gradually increase, and a few showers and storms could develop in the late afternoon and evening. Confidence: Medium
The front and the tropical moisture should collide on Tuesday with the likelihood of showers and storms increasing significantly. Even when not dodging rains, highs in the mid-80s to low 90s and relatively high humidity will make you want to stay in. Confidence: Low-Medium
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