Our upper trough is holding strong over the Great Lakes today.  This is keeping us cooler than average… and keeping humidity in check:

And take a look at the 500mb forecast for Wednesday… it doesn’t budge:

So we are going to continue with the comfortable weather.  It will certainly feel pleasant over the next few days… but this also comes along with the chance of showers.  Think of that big low like a wheel, spinning over the Great Lakes.  There are “spokes” around that wheel… which are areas of enhanced lift.  As each one approaches us, it will increase the chance of rain here… aided by daytime heating.  You can see these “spokes” below… broken yellow lines… (valid Wed AM):

The low finally pulls away during the end of the week… drying us out just in time for the holiday weekend!  We’ll also enjoy a warming trend… with highs in the lower 80s.   Join us at Riverscape over the 4th of July… free fun for everyone!  Fireworks are Friday night… get there before 10pm.  For a full schedule of fireworks around the Miami Valley… check out WDTN.com.

Have a good day!
Jamie