Unfortunately, our hot summer weather will continue a few more days, though there is finally some light at the end of the tunnel that will bring cooler weather and possible thundershowers to the region. As high pressure strengthens over the area the remainder of this week, temperatures will increase slightly through the weekend. This ridge will settle near the Four Corners over the weekend, drawing monsoon moisture into the area for a chance of afternoon thundershowers. Expect sunny skies out there today with highs in the mid to upper 80s, southwest winds 5-10 mph at times. Daytime highs will top out in the upper 80s to around 90° Friday and Saturday, while overnight temps remain mild with lows in the 50s. The flow around high pressure should start to draw in mid and lower-level moisture through the end of the week. This will lead to some afternoon clouds, with a better for showers and storms developing over the weekend into at least early next week. Temperatures should also start to come back down next week thanks to increasing humidity associated with the monsoon flow.

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