Relief on the way
This first blast of summer-like heat and humidity has brought the hottest temperatures of the year so far. But it's on its way out. The high-pressure system out in the Atlantic, which has helped steer hot, humid air out of the South and into our laps for the past several days, will give way to a cool front from the northwest by the weekend. We can look forward to weekend highs in the 70s and 80s - and sunshine.
But first we have to get through the next couple of days, which - while they won't be as hot as yesterday or today - will likely bring us some showers and thunderstorms. And that's OK. We can use the moisture. May has only delivered 1.6 inches of rain, leaving the airport more than 2 inches short for the month, and 6 inches short for the year (due mostly to a record-dry March).
