Pattern Change Means Big Warm-Up Coming

Do you hate the heat? You may not want to read any further, then. A pattern change is coming that will mean much warmer temperatures in the forecast.

The warm-up can be attributed in large part to the jet stream. The jet stream is a strong current of air high up in the atmosphere. It does a great job of separating colder, polar air from warmer, tropical air. This week, the jet has been south of the Stateline. That means we've been under the influence of cooler, more comfortable air.

Starting this weekend, though, the jet will start shifting north. Most of the country will be talking much warmer temperatures by the beginning of next week.

But what does "much warmer" mean for us? Definitely upper 80s, but some 90s could be possible, especially next Tuesday. Our warm blast won't last long, however. A few storms on Wednesday will help knock temperatures down a little for the second half of next week. -BA