Honestly, for my plans, deathly hot and dry, sorry to everyone, lol. Could get a mix too, start in one regime and then the dome shifts.
But, the humidity is much better. At one point the dew point was 74 today, down to 63 now.
I really don't care if it rains. We all know eventually the flood gates will open, so the situation is never really dire here.
I would however like to see no rain next week, as it's our church's festival all next week. Looks like it's a rainy forecast for next week based on more recent model runs. Not happy about that, but time to change for sure.
Both models (Euro and GFS) have basically backed way down, and just want to give rain everyday. Definitely don't want rain that week, rather it'd be 92 and sunny all week than 80 and rain.
Mostly likely we have upper 80s and low 90s at worst, that's what I'd expect, but Euro teasing potentially 95+ at times. Can't be ruled out I guess, just not the most likely.
There was an eight day stretch early in July 2020 where each day hit at least 90, so it was a hot start.
The 00z Euro showed next Wednesday at around 98 at the airport, so that's what these models are throwing out, we'll see where they settle.
Does anyone see the potential for 90s the week of 18th? Our parish festival is that week, and if there's one week I don't want 90s it's that one. The extended is looking toasty so far.
Looks like the highest heat index we ever reached was 114 degrees, and that was July 15, 1995...the last time we hit 100.
Conversely the lowest wind chill of all time was -47 degrees in January 1985, lol.
Any sources for heat indices in Pittsburgh? I've looked but can't seem to find historical data. It'd be interesting to know how hot it's felt here in the past. I'm particularly interested in know heat indices during the 2012 heat wave.
Heat Index of 99 also, maybe should have had a heat advisory, as it may still reach that 100 mark.
Edit: in an off hour it hit 92. Tied for the warmest day so far.
Also, a wild gradient is set up. 90s here, and 68 in Philly. Not something you see everyday.