Weather update for July 23rd
Although little rain is actually reaching the ground, thunderstorm activity is expected to continue through Sunday. Isolated lightning strikes and wind gusts up to 40 mph are possible with these storms.A cluster of thunderstorms is expected to develop over Southwestern Idaho late Monday morning and will head eastward across the Eastern Magic Valley and Southern Highlands through the afternoon. Thunderstorms that produce heavy rains will be possible on Tuesday and Wednesday.
If these storms pass over any recent burn scars, flash flooding may happen. Temperatures will start to cool down by 100 degrees or so on Tuesday and Wednesday, with increased cloud cover. However, humidity will continue to rise on those days, making it feel muggy aross the region.
Next weekend expect temperatures in the 90’s and drier weather conditions.
Thunderstorm activity for the rest of the week is possible, but the chance of storms decreases each day as a ride of high pressure builds back up in the region.
Monday: Mostly sunny, with highs in the low 90’s.
Tuesday: Chance of isolated thunderstorms, with highs in the 80’s.
Wednesday: Chance of isolated thunderstorms, with highs in the 80’s.
