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Sunday – 4 Aug 2024 – 5:00pm
The past…
At Stevens Field the high temperature Saturday afternoon was 89 and the high on Sunday was 88. The low this morning was 53.
The minimum relative humidity Saturday was 16% with a dew point of 36. Sunday it was 13% with a dew point of 31.
The peak wind at Stevens Field Saturday afternoon was 22mph and on Sunday it was 17mph.
| Average High | Record High / Year | Average Low | Record Low / Year |
| 82 | 95 / 1940 | 46 | 29 / 1950 |
Precipitation summary… There have been a few scattered storms. Rain amounts have mostly been less than 0.10” but a few lucky folks have gotten a soaking.
Forecast discussion…
Forecast highlights…
*** The chance for afternoon storms will slowly ramp up each day. The second half of the week will be more active. ***
*** All storms are capable of short periods of heavy rain, small hail, gusty winds, and lightning. ***
Rest of Sunday through Saturday… Sunday the high is nearly over our heads and limiting instability and showers in our area. There is a slight chance for a storm Sunday evening and a slightly better chance on Monday.
The high will continue to wobble over the region but will move farther away which will allow instability to increase through the week. Starting Tuesday, and continuing through the rest of the week, there is a good chance for soaking storms.
Winds… Afternoon peaks will be around 15mph, but isolated higher gusts are likely near showers and thunderstorms.
Temps… Sunday and Monday highs will be in the mid-80s to low 90s and lows will be in the mid-40s to mid-50s. Tuesday through Thursday highs will be in the low to high 80s and lows will be in the high 40s to mid-50s. Friday and Saturday highs will be in the mid-70s to low 80s and lows will be in the high 40s to the mid-50s.
8-14 day precip… Monsoon moisture will decrease a bit as a low pressure trough moves through the Pacific NW and temporarily knocks down our subtropical ridge. We’ll continue to see afternoon storms, but they will be more hit and miss.
The next forecast post will be Tuesday.
– Shawn
