Cold front to bring seasonable end to the work week

It was another hot, steamy day Thursday as afternoon highs landed in the low 90s. But at times, it felt like the upper 90s with the heat index. 

Diving into some numbers, yesterday was our 2nd straight day with highs in the 90s, our 8th 90° day of the year, and our 6th 90° day since June 15th. So yes, it's been very hot as of recent. 

 

Thankfully, we see a cooler and slightly less humid end to the work week following the cold front that came through overnight. Expect afternoon highs in the low 80s which is on par for late June. The day will start off with mostly cloudy to overcast skies, though we should see more sun by the afternoon. Personally, I'm looking forward to tonight as for the first time in what feels like forever, temperatures won't be limited to the 70s. In fact, we should wake up to temperatures in the low to mid 60s Saturday! 

Enjoy this brief break because the heat and humidity will make a quick return for the weekend. Winds ahead of our next cold front will become oriented out of the southwest, allowing temperatures to climb into the upper 80s Saturday, then low 90s Sunday. Of the two days, Sunday will be the least enjoyable as heat indices will end up in the 95°-100° range. 

 

Once this cold front sweeps through, expect highs to end up in the low 80s and overnight lows to end up in the low to mid 60s for early next week. Of course, we will see a chance for scattered showers and storms with said cold front, especially late Sunday evening into the early stages of Monday.