Summer Heat in the 90s Return Late Week

It looks like temperatures will start their climb as the week progresses. Today, we saw highs generally in the 70s, touching 80 degrees in a few locations, with comfortable dew points in the 40s. However, this pleasant pattern is about to give way to summer-like heat and drier conditions.

By Thursday, we're forecasting highs to reach the 90-degree mark, with weekend temperatures climbing into the mid-90s. This is certainly hotter than what we've experienced recently.

Alongside the heat, we're also looking at a week-long stretch of dry weather. This lack of precipitation, combined with the rising temperatures, is going to heighten fire danger. Relative humidity values are expected to dip into the 20s and 30s percentiles daily, creating conditions where fires can ignite and spread more eas