Renegade showers popped up this afternoon as the sea breeze moved in along the coast. I call them renegades because we were supposed to stay dry today. Even then, the showers were mostly light and swift as they moved through.
Also swift – but more substantial – are the downpours tomorrow. See the maps to the right for the projected times and threat zones. I’m seeing the main thrust of rain and storms in the first half of the day – just in time for the morning commute. Ponding, isolated urban flooding, gusty winds and frequent lightning are possible if storms flare up. Otherwise, beware of heavy rain. Lots of hits too, so everyone gets hosed down from this weather system.
The afternoon will dry out, but a cool front passing through late day may trigger another shower or isolated storm. This threat is not as great or as widespread as the morning, but keep an eye to the sky for threatening weather.
Then the front slowly moves offshore, dragging clouds and rainy weekend worries with it. Yes, this is the front that saved the 4th of July weekend and it’s a great way to start the next 1/3 of summer – with a nice weekend.
Certainly have to redeem ourselves after a cool June. Thanks to the shot of silly cold in the first five days of the month, we finished the first month of summer 3+ degrees below normal.
Atta peppa. Living up to its reputation as either a trend setter for summer (rare) or an extension of spring (more often than not). If I had my way, I’d shift summer to July, August and September.
There I said it.
Watch the skies tomorrow!
Pete