High pressure system
Coverage of High pressure system in the Nexus archive.
- Dry Thursday in Metro Detroit ahead of rain chances to end the week
Metro Detroit will remain dry on Thursday and much of Friday due to a high pressure system, with rain expected to start Friday evening. Temperatures will peak in the mid-80s during the day, dropping overnight, while UV levels will be very high on Thursday. A full moon will be visible under clear skies Thursday night.
- SoCal cools down this week, but don’t get too comfortable
Southern California experiences a temporary cooling trend this week, but forecasters warn of returning heat and dangerous beach conditions due to tropical storms. High pressure systems and hurricanes like Fausto and Genevieve contribute to rising temperatures and hazardous surf, with lifeguards performing nearly 2,000 rescues recently.
- Beautiful Sunday before warmer weather arrives in Southeast Michigan
Southeast Michigan will have sunny and warm weather on Sunday, with temperatures rising into the mid-80s. UV levels will be very high, requiring sunscreen, while rain is delayed until Friday night. The week will see warmer days, with Tuesday and Wednesday being the hottest, though less humid than a previous heat wave.
- Triple-digit heat returns to North Texas before weekend storms bring relief
A high-pressure system is causing triple-digit temperatures to return to North Texas, but the heat will be short-lived as weekend storms are expected to bring relief and rain.
- Why is it so hot in the UK? Scientists credit a large block of high pressure over western Europe for the bank holiday heatwave - as forecasters predict highs of 33°C
The UK is experiencing a bank holiday heatwave with temperatures predicted to reach 33°C, caused by a large block of high pressure positioned over western Europe. Scientists attribute this weather phenomenon to atmospheric conditions that have created unusually hot conditions across the region.