With the official start of summer coming up later this week, the weather has provided a sneak peek for the past week.
Weather forecaster Daniel Spaeth said temperatures will be above normal for the week with a chance of some pop-up showers early in the week.
click to download audioTemperatures are expected in the lower 90s through midweek and mid-to-upper 90s by the weekend. However, Spaeth said lower humidity readings may mean heat index values will stay in double figures.
click to download audioSpaeth explained the criteria needed for issuing a heat warning by the National Weather Service.
click to download audioAs far as next week goes, temperatures will remain high with an increased chance of rain each day.
click to download audioSunday’s high temperature of 94 degrees was the highest since August 25th of last year. Meanwhile, rain totals are still tracking about five inches above normal. However, we entered the week with our first seven-day dry streak since mid-March.
