As high pressure stranghtens this week, temperatures will climb, with our first heat wave of the summer in store for us by weeks' end; monsoon moisture will also stay south of the area for the time being. Expect clear blue skies out there today, warmer with highs in the mid to upper 70's this afternoon; southwest winds 5-15mph at times. More noticeable warming kicks in tomorrow through Friday, with daytime highs reaching the lower 80's, while overnight lows generally cool to the 40's. Thursday should be the warmest day of the week, which is appropriate as summer begins Thursday! High pressure will weaken a tad over the weekend, but overall, expect temperatures to remain at, to slightly above normal and our forecast dry for a while. Looking further out, don't expect any major change through the end of the month with the soonest hint of monsoon moisture towards early July.