another record broken

Chico officially hit 111 degrees at the airport yesterday, crushing the old record high of 106 degrees set in 1955. That was also the hottest temperature we've seen since 2006, during the record-breaking heat wave of July of that year. We will finally see some relief from the heat beginning today, as highs are only going to be in the lower 90s. It will be even cooler tomorrow, as highs barely get above 80 degrees. However, there is a chance of thunderstorms today and tomorrow. That will increase the fire danger, as dry lightning strikes are possible. Temperatures will warm back up into the upper 80s and lower 90s for mid and late week this week, but no more triple digit heat for awhile. Now that's how I spell relief! Here's Chico's seven day forecast from the National Weather Service: Today A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. South southeast wind 7 to 10 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. Tonight A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. South southeast wind 9 to 13 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. Monday A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. South southeast wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Monday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. South southeast wind 8 to 13 mph. Tuesday Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. South southeast wind 5 to 7 mph. Tuesday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 59. Wednesday Sunny, with a high near 88. Wednesday Night Clear, with a low around 58. Thursday Sunny, with a high near 88. Thursday Night Clear, with a low around 59. Friday Sunny, with a high near 92. Friday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 61. Saturday Sunny, with a high near 91.