As the country's eastern half bakes under a relentless heat dome, the western half remains under bearable conditions as we inch toward the weekend. Over a dozen states to our east are under a warning or watch because of the lethal heat, with temperatures tracking over 100.
This weekend, high pressure to our east shifts west, ushering in hot conditions, especially for the mountains and deserts. By Sunday, temperatures will be closer to seasonal, and early next week, they'll be well above our 30-year normal, with more inland valleys closer to 100 degrees.
A heating pattern continues early next week, with the heat peaking Tuesday. The deserts will have excessive heat nearing 115, triggering an Excessive Heat Watch.
The door for monsoonal moisture opens Wednesday, temperatures will cool down, and the chance for mountain thunderstorms increases.
Friday's Highs:
Coast: 69-81
Inland: 81-90
Mountains: 82-92
Deserts: 100-106
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