Warm and muggy tonight with peak meteor shower; fabulous weekend ahead
Keep an eye out for spotty storms through Thursday before sunshine and lower humidity clear the way for a bright weekend.
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PERSEID METEOR SHOWER PEAKS THIS WEEK
One of the best meteor showers of the year is peaking between Wednesday and Thursday this week. Between any scattered rain and clouds this week, try to check it out at night or early in the morning. They will still be visible leading up to and past the actual peak. Look Northeast if you are out around midnight. Look about 30 degrees above the horizon. From 1 a.m. to 3 a.m., the show will be around 35 to 40 degrees above the horizon.
Expect a mix of sun and clouds on Thursday, alongside a few hit-and-miss showers and thunderstorms. A few of these storms could pack a punch with brief heavy downpours and gusty winds, so keep an eye on the sky if you're out and about. Highs will push into the mid- to upper 80s.
A lingering shower or thunderstorm is possible early Friday morning, but sunshine makes a quick comeback by the afternoon. Highs will climb into the 80s as humidity levels finally start to drop. Friday night turns pleasantly dry and comfortable, with lows dipping into the 60s.
That sets the stage for a stellar weekend. Both Saturday and Sunday are looking fantastic, featuring plenty of sunshine, low humidity, and comfortable highs in the lower 80s. Just keep in mind that the UV index will be high, so grab the sunscreen and sun protection if you're planning any outdoor activities.
