A southerly flow will draw monsoon moisture into the region for a chance of showers and thunderstorms at times into the weekend, and continuing throughout much of next week with some day to day variability in coverage and intensity. We will still have enough mid & upper level moisture around today for a few isolated afternoon showers, maybe a rumble of thunder. Highs will reach the mid the upper 80s today with southwest winds to 10 mph. High pressure will strengthen through Saturday, pushing daytime highs into the upper 80s, while lows generally cool to the 50s. As this ridge weakens and shifts further east, additional moisture will be drawn into the area, bringing a better chance for mainly afternoon & evening showers and thunderstorms, especially Sunday into next week. This will also bring a gradual cooling trend as temperatures return to normal by the middle of next week!

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