If these high DP heat waves are the new norm it's going to be extremely difficult to get that elusive 110 around here, even as the HI easily exceeds that mark.
SPC isn't bullish at all for the threat today. 2% tornado and 15% wind is pretty underwhelming given the setup. At any rate, the meso models now have some discrete storms moving through around rush hour followed by the main line 1-2 hours later.
Park at 91 at noon. 100 is going to be a stretch.
Interestingly, it looks like the GFS is winning the dewpoint battle against the Euro so far. DPs in the mid 70s rather than upper 70s-low 80s across the area.
I work in a major skyscraper and our AC was turned down yesterday because of a request from the city. It sucked for me but hopefully there are enough power saving steps being taken by big consumers to minimize blackout chances.