Unseasonable Heat Wave Expected to Continue This Weekend

A prolonged heat wave is expected to continue into this weekend, with temperatures reaching well above normal levels for this time of year. According to forecasters, the warmth will persist throughout the week, with highs in the low to mid-80s today and potentially reaching the mid to upper 80s by late week.

"The heat wave is expected to continue into the weekend, with Saturday looking like it could be quite hot," said a meteorologist. "While there may be some scattered showers and thunderstorms on Sunday, this system is unlikely to provide significant relief from the drought conditions." (Source: Meteorologist)

This week's weather will feature clear but comfortable conditions overnight, with lows falling into the mid to upper 50s. Slight haze may be present due to wildfire smoke from the western United States, but impacts will be minimal as the smoke is likely to remain high in the atmosphere.

High temperatures are expected to reach the mid to upper 80s across parts of the state by late week. The hot weekend will bring highs in the upper 80s to low 90s across the state on Saturday, with an upper-level wave potentially sparking a few showers and thunderstorms.

Seven-day rainfall estimates are bleak, with most areas receiving little to no precipitation. The 8- to 14-day outlook indicates a strong likelihood of above-average temperatures continuing into early next week, with highs hovering around 90°F on Monday and Tuesday.