Nice summer weather continues as temperatures remain fairly close to average; high pressure expanding westward through the weekend will lead to an increase in heat and humidity with a return of the monsoon flow through next week. Expect mostly clear skies through Friday with southwest winds 10-20mph during the afternoon as highs reach the upper 70's. We'll see some afternoon clouds build over the weekend as a moist southeast flow starts to advect mid and upper level moisture into the region. I think we'll stay dry through at least Saturday with highs up around 80-degrees, while our overnight lows generally cool to the 40's. There is a slight chance for an isolated afternoon thundershower beginning Sunday, but thundershowers may increase in coverage and intensity through the middle of next week as the monsoon flow continues with the arrival of deeper moisture. If you have outdoor interests for the remainder of the summer, always keep a watchful eye to the sky as thunderstorms can erupt suddenly over the mountains and deserts of southern California, seek shelter indoors if a thunderstorm approaches your area and check in often for regular updates!
