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Weekend forecast: Turning up the heat

/ June 26, 2026 at 11:56 PM

A hot weekend is ahead, especially on Sunday, as high pressure builds in aloft. A few of us could get some relief from a few thunderstorms, but that’s not a guarantee for everyone.

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Thursday: One more reasonably warm day before possible record heat this weekend

/ June 24, 2026 at 5:51 PM

Another quiet day is on tap for Thursday with high pressure in control. Lows bottom out in the low 70s, warming to around 90° in the afternoon. Dry air (for this time of year, anyway) will hang on for one more day, though it will be a bit more humid than it was on Wednesday. High pressure and warm air aloft should keep a lid on thunderstorms for one more day as well.

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Rest of the work week: Warm, then turning warmer

/ June 23, 2026 at 10:46 PM

Generally normal summer weather continues for the rest of the work week, with a bit of an uptick in temperature as we head into Friday and the weekend.

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