Friday Afternoon Discussion

From Chief Meteorologist Craig Carnesi...

Alright, this is starting to get really tough here. I have to admit I am just loving this warmer weather, the tough part is, we REALLY, DESPERATELY, need some rain. I guess if we can't get some rain, we might as well keep enjoying this pleasantly warm weather.

The other problem, winds... Winds will again pick back up tomorrow to 10 to 25 miles per hour across the area. Fire Weather Watches will be likely for Saturday, but definate for Sunday. Sunday afternoon winds will likely run 20 to 30 miles per hour again as another upper level system approaches. Unfortunately, this system will pass by dry.

Behind the system Monday, cooler air will rule the area. Afternoon highs Monday will only climb into the middle 60s. Winds will remain breezy out of the North-Northwest keeps things feeling a little cooler than that.

We quickly warm back to near 70 by Tuesday under sunny skies. Wednesday will be a bit warmer, back into the lower 70s but with a few more clouds around.

Thursday and Friday MAY hold our next best chance for rain. One long range model is hinting at the chance for thunderstorms Thursday and Friday. But, that is 6-7 days out, and my confidence is fairly low at this point. Let's just keep our fingers crossed that things could pan out.

Please remember to use extreme caution as fire danger will remain high through the extended forecast.