Key facts
- Humidity is expected to plummet by Thursday morning.
US CPI data shows inflation easing
IN SHORT
US CPI data indicates a slowdown in inflation, with a significant drop in temperature and humidity expected. The heat index in West Coast cities is projected to fall from near 90 degrees to around 70 degrees.
Key Numbers
15-20°temperature drop
90°current heat index
70°projected heat index
70stoday's temperature
80°Wednesday's temperature
mid- to upper 80sThursday's temperature
near 90°Friday into weekend temperature
Who's Involved
West Coast cities
expected to see heat index drop
↳ Why This Matters
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.