High pressure over West Texas will bring above normal temperatures for a couple more days with higher humidity. The flow around this ridge has drawn some tropical moisture into the region generating a few elevated storms. Another trough will deepen off the West Coast this weekend leading to gusty west winds and cooler temperatures. Expect partly to mostly cloudy skies today with an isolated shower or thunderstorm possible. Some storms may produce gusty winds, frequent lightning, and brief heavy downpours. Daytime highs will remain in the lower 80s today and tomorrow, while overnight lows cool to the upper 40s and 50s. A drier southwest flow will develop on Thursday, pushing moisture east of us with a cooling trend through the weekend as temperatures return. A stronger onshore flow will also support gusty west winds 10-20 mph at times, mainly during the afternoons, with the typical June gloom down near the coast. Longer range forecasts keep Southern California dry through next week with a gradual warm-up as we approach the Independence holiday. Forecast models are leaning towards above-average rainfall by early July, is a good sign we could see a return of the monsoon flow, possibly around the July 4th holiday weekend.