Justin Liles: Getting hot & humid

Our slow-moving weather pattern is going to continue nearly all week. We have been dominated by a blocking pattern all summer long. This week the blocking pattern does show some sign it may start to break down and some rain is possible by the end of the week. Until then, a large ridge of warm air along with humid southerly flow will take over.

This means air conditioners will be on as temperatures climb into the 80s and 90s inland. Winds off the lake will keep shoreline communities a touch cooler. Now by the end of the week and into the new weekend showers and storms are possible. Some storms could become stronger, but temperatures should cool down some by Sunday.

TONIGHT
Mostly clear, with a low around 53. East wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
TUESDAY
Sunny, with a high near 78. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
WEDNESDAY
Sunny, with a high near 78. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
THURSDAY
A slight chance of showers after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 82. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
FRIDAY
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
SATURDAY
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 73. Breezy, with an east wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
SUNDAY
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 68. Breezy, with an east wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.