Heck, with the ridge in that position basically covering the top half of the US, a westerly wind, KPIT might have to think about triple digit possibilities.
They just extended it. Covid rising in most states.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/news/2021/07/21/us-mexico-canada-border-reopening-travel-restrictions-through-august/8034057002/
Biggest change from 0Z is next weekend into the following week. Not ridge dominated but we lose the cooling trough it had there before. But yes lots of pleasant nights on the GFS. It sends any heat wave concerns into August (if ever).
With the winds blowing from the west it may be warm but not as warm as the HIA. I see the trough poking down to save us for Thursday I believe. Wed was a bit hot. (Edit-Thursday still hot at the beach being east of the front.)
GFS is rolling. Big watch on whether it will be 100+ degrees or under 80 next week around this time. The GFS has offered both options the last 24-36 hours.
In the winter some here check the 0Z GFS and Euro while lying on their pillow with a West Coast sporting event on in the background. Speaking of sports it looks like the Olympics will at least get started so the US Men's BkBall team has a big matchup with France. France has two NBA All Star Level Players. Vive Le Upset Alert?
It is definitely still smoky above and some at the surface here. Only 68 at this point. Filtered sun fighting the smoke. Do not think A/C has turned on yet today...that is a miracle in its own right.
are our rain chances sunday dwindling?
If anything I think they are a bit better than a day or two. Not a severe person myself so not confident in making that opinion but I think there is a good chance of at least some seeing rain on Sunday. The Globals all show decent coverage.