Key facts
- Humidity is expected to plummet by Thursday morning.
- Feels like temperatures are expected to drop 15-20 degrees.
- The heat index in West Coast cities is projected to drop from near 90 degrees to around 70 degrees on Thursday morning.
- Temperatures will reach the 70s today and near 90 by Friday into the weekend.
- Humidity will stay low through midweek before gradually increasing.
This forecast indicates a significant shift in weather patterns, bringing a rare summer reprieve from high humidity and heat to the northern half of the state. The change is expected to be most noticeable in West Coast cities, which have been experiencing high heat index values. The weather will remain good but slowly get hotter, with temperatures reaching the 70s today and near 90 by Friday into the weekend.
