A weak southerly flow will continue to draw mid and upper-level monsoon moisture into the area this week, with a chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms at times, mainly over the mountains and deserts. Expect partly cloudy skies out there today with highs in the mid-80s; an isolated afternoon thunderstorm is possible. As high pressure shifts a little further west, we'll likely cut off the monsoon flow by the weekend but keep temperatures a few degrees above normal. Daytime highs will remain in the mid 80s through Friday, while overnight lows cool to the 50s. Temperatures will drop into the lower 80s this weekend, cooling to the 70s next week. This ridge will also weaken and shift further east next week, which should allow for additional cooling and put us in a more favorable monsoon pattern, possibly enhanced by a couple of tropical systems in the East Pac!

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