perhaps a chance of a thunderstorm this week?

Again, not as hot this weekend as forecast, with both yesterday's and today's high at 99 degrees. Granted, that's hot, but it did not rise above 100 degrees. The forecast for this week calls for slightly cooler temps along with an increasing chance of thunderstorms, mainly over the Sierra Nevada. However, a stray thunderstorm drifting over the foothills or the valley cannot be ruled out; this will happen mainly on Tuesday. Increased monsoonal moisture is heading north, providing the moisture for these storms. Phoenix, AZ was inundated with heavy rain and thunderstorms this weekend, courtesy of the same monsoonal moisture we will be experiencing. As with any thunderstorm, lightning is a concern this time of year. Hopefully there is enough moisture that any lightning-caused fire will be put out by Mother Nature. Regardless, for those who live in mountain and foothill communities, be on guard this week. Have a great week, and stay cool! Here's Chico's seven day forecast from the National Weather Service: Tonight Mostly clear, with a low around 65. South southeast wind 7 to 10 mph. Monday Sunny, with a high near 95. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Monday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Southeast wind 5 to 9 mph. Tuesday A slight chance of sprinkles after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 95. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Tuesday Night A slight chance of sprinkles before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Wednesday Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Wednesday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 67. Thursday Sunny and hot, with a high near 99. Thursday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 68. Friday Sunny and hot, with a high near 99. Friday Night Clear, with a low around 67. Saturday Sunny and hot, with a high near 99. Saturday Night Clear, with a low around 66. Sunday Sunny and hot, with a high near 98.