The Arrival of Summer

It would seem that summer has arrived, and will be sticking around for awhile. A ridge of high pressure has parked itself over the region, and this is resulting in some very warm temperatures and no rain. Highs are expected to reach the middle to upper 80s this week, with a few 90s possible. The humidity will probably increase through the week, but it shouldn't be too oppressive. The best moisture and precip chances are well to our west, and it looks like it will be late this weekend before we pick up any rain chances. This seemingly permanent summer-like weather will be a nice change of pace from our most recent weather pattern consisting of a few days of warm temperatures, then a few cooler days, with some rain thrown in frequently.