Temperatures and Humidity Set to Climb This Week
Residents across the region can expect a gradual increase in both temperatures and humidity levels as the week progresses, culminating in highs in the upper 80s by Friday. While conditions remain pleasant through Wednesday, a shift in the weather pattern will bring warmer air and increased moisture, potentially impacting outdoor activities and vulnerable populations.
This warming trend is meaningful as it follows a period of low humidity and pleasant temperatures.The rising humidity,combined with highs nearing 90 degrees,could lead to increased heat indices,posing a risk for heat-related illnesses. Mountain communities should also anticipate scattered showers throughout the latter half of the week, offering some relief but also potential disruptions.
Tonight will be mostly clear, with lows reaching the upper 50s, and some mountain areas dipping into the 40s. Tuesday and Wednesday will be similar to Monday, characterized by low humidity and highs around 80 degrees.
Though,Wednesday will see the introduction of scattered showers in the mountains. Thursday will bring warmer temperatures, with highs in the mid 80s and increasing humidity, alongside continued scattered showers in the mountains. By Friday, sunny skies will return with highs in the upper 80s, but scattered to numerous showers are expected to persist in the mountains.looking further afield,forecasters are monitoring a tropical wave in the eastern Atlantic. conditions are currently favorable for development into a tropical depression later this week. While most models predict the system will turn into the open Atlantic, its trajectory remains uncertain and will be closely watched.
Kaitlin
