July begins climb to regain summer status
So far, July 2009 has been a cool one with temperatures averaging well below normal. Though no 90 degree days appear to be in the immediate picture, there is growing confidence that readings will return to normal midsummer levels in the middle 80s this week. Though Sunday's mid-70s high will be warmer than Saturday's 72-degree reading, high temperatures will still be nearly 10 degrees below typical mid-July levels. Under clearing skies and a light wind regime, lows Sunday night are expected to dip into the middle 50s threatening Monday's record low of 53 degrees established in 1970.
As the week progresses, the center of the cool air will slide slowly east and southerly winds will bring an increase in both warmth and humidity. Early in the week precipitation will be limited to scattered hit-or-miss afternoon and evening thunderstorms. A more significant system is expected by week's end bringing with it a threat of more widespread thunderstorm activity.
So far, July 2009 has been a cool one with temperatures averaging well below normal. Though no 90 degree days appear to be in the immediate picture, there is growing confidence that readings will return to normal midsummer levels in the middle 80s this week. Though Sunday's mid-70s high will be warmer than Saturday's 72-degree reading, high temperatures will still be nearly 10 degrees below typical mid-July levels. Under clearing skies and a light wind regime, lows Sunday night are expected to dip into the middle 50s threatening Monday's record low of 53 degrees established in 1970.
As the week progresses, the center of the cool air will slide slowly east and southerly winds will bring an increase in both warmth and humidity. Early in the week precipitation will be limited to scattered hit-or-miss afternoon and evening thunderstorms. A more significant system is expected by week's end bringing with it a threat of more widespread thunderstorm activity.
