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One more comfortable day before sultry weather rolls in
We’ve been enjoying a nice break from the heat and humidity, but that comfort won’t last much longer. By midweek, sultry summer weather makes a return — and with it, better chances for scattered thunderstorms.
Showers mainly north and west Monday with muggy air returning
Showers will be possible north and west Monday as muggier air makes a return. Temperatures, dew points and thunder chances increase mid to late week. 
Comfort turns to clammy as heat and humidity return
A comfortable start to the week will give way to increasing humidity, with dew points climbing into the sticky 60s and 70s by midweek. Air quality is gradually improving, but alerts remain posted for parts of the region.
Improving air quality with increased cloud cover with wetter conditions
Conditions continue to improve across the state today as wildfire smoke gradually clears. However, an air quality alert remains in effect until noon on Monday. Cloud cover will increase statewide, with rain chances limited to the western half of the state.
Smoke begins to ease, but air quality alert remains
Air quality alerts remain in effect this weekend, even as smoke conditions begin to improve. Meanwhile, rain chances return Sunday for portions of the state.
Smoky skies persist, but weekend temperatures stay pleasant
The weekend will bring hazy sunshine along with comfortable temperatures and dew points, as wildfire smoke slowly begins to clear. Rain chances return by Sunday.
Warm and Wet: July by the Numbers
July started off hot and dry, but a shift in the pattern brought wetter-than-normal conditions by mid to late month, leaving us with a warm and wet end to the month overall.
Friday brings another comfortable day with smoky skies
We will continue to be comfortable with cooler temperatures and lower dew points, but wildfire smoke will linger into Saturday, reducing air quality. Next week warms up with thunder chances.