The summer heat isn’t ready to let go just yet. Highs are expected to climb into the 90s and 100s across the area over Labor Day weekend. However, a pattern shift beginning next week should bring cooler temperatures and better chances for rain.
With high pressure remaining in control, temperatures are expected to stay consistently in the 90s and 100s across much of the area. Heat indices will also remain elevated, reaching the upper 90s to lower 100s.
In the Tri-Cities, highs are forecast to reach 92 degrees Saturday and Sunday, followed by a slightly cooler 89 degrees on Labor Day Monday.
Outside of a few low-end chances, precipitation is expected to remain limited through the weekend as the high-pressure pattern holds in place.
As the weekend progresses, the ridge will begin to flatten, which could provide some relief from the heat. Depending on how much the pattern changes, highs should settle into the upper 80s and 90s to start next week.
As the work week progresses, the pattern will continue to shift toward one that is more favorable for upper-level disturbances to move through the region. This should lead to increasing precipitation chances and a better opportunity for meaningful rainfall.
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