A record-setting heat wave continues, with today marking the 5th straight day of temperatures reaching 100°. This will also reset the record high for the day, previously set at 98° in 1988.
A slight chance of relief is forecast for Thursday, with a 20% chance of showers in the afternoon. This surge of moisture is expected to bring temperatures down a few degrees, along with added cloud cover and humidity.
Further details on the forecast are available, including a predicted pattern shift by Monday, which is expected to bring less hot temperatures and rain chances.
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