Thursday: Another hot one, better PM storm chances
We’ve got another hot day on tap Thursday as heat indices soar well into the 100s, perhaps approaching 110° in the afternoon. (Never mind the fact that the lows will barely get below 80° inland and likely will stay in the 80-82° range at the coast.) Once again, isolated to scattered afternoon showers and thunderstorms will be possible along and ahead of the seabreeze, and we’ll be watching once more for the potential for a more organized thunderstorm complex to approach the area later in the evening, possibly bringing some gusty winds along with it. Overall, there will be plenty of fuel for any storms to work with, but shear remains light. Thus, if storms produce severe weather, it’ll likely be in the form of downburst winds. Frequent lightning and locally heavy rain could factor into any storm that gets going, too, so be aware of that if you’re out and about Thursday afternoon.