June 21 is the day when the Sun reaches its highest path across the sky the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. As the Moon nears its First Quarter, the sky carries both the power of sunlight and the quiet mystery of lunar shadow.
Signs pointing toward extended period of elevated to critical fire weather across Western U.S. through early Jul. Antecedent conditions: Recent anomalous heat (esp. PacNW), plus widespread severe to extreme drought, have primed vegetation (via fuel drying). Then... [Thread]
If you happen to be anywhere in Los Angeles, heed what public health officials are telling you. The smoke is horrible. Keep your place closed. Run an air purifier if you have one. Find an N95+ mask if you have to go outside. If you have asthma or COPD, be extra careful.
Today is the longest day of 2026 ☀️ The summer solstice marks the moment Earth’s axial tilt points the Northern Hemisphere most directly at the sun, giving us max daylight and kicking off astronomical summer. 😎
Happy 1st day of Summer and longest day of the year in terms of daylight hours. Enjoy it now because starting tomorrow we gradually start losing daylight! 🌞
Check engine light came on in my 15 Camry yesterday
Took it to my mechanic, looks like it needs a new transmission
Wants $8k to replace it
So I asked how long I’ll get if he clears the code until the light comes back
Says probably a week
So I did what any self-respecting retired person on a fixed income would do
Took it home, listed it on Facebook marketplace and sold it to some dumb 16 year old kid for $15k
I love being able to help the younger generation
Friday, June 19, 2026, 6:29 AM PDT/9:29 AM EDT: The latest solutions of 0Z, 6Z, and EU1 have not changed in the last 4 days at all! In fact, now continues to show higher confidence in the northward trajectory of tropical interaction July 1 - 5, 2026, and possible monsoonal moisture June 24 - 27, 2026, with a 594 DM heat dome axis that will bring a heatwave to all of California, Arizona, New Mexico, and Nevada, which continues the trend as well sadly.
Projected Temperatures 104F - 115F with high humidty values above 45% to 69%, especially from San Joaquin, San Fernando, Santa Clarita, Simi, Moreno Valley, Antelope, Apple, Lucerne, Coachella, Imperial Valleys to Phoenix, Arizona, could allow for possible excessive heat, watches, or excessive heat warnings are not out of the question. Many residents are not prepared for the sudden shift from extremely cool temperatures to extremely oppressive heat and humidity in less than a week, possibly followed by tropical weather for your July 4 weekend.
I’m continuing to monitor this fast-evolving heat wave situation and the now tropical system for July 1 - 5, 2026, which continues to trend.
• First Summer Heatwave and Monsoonal moisture trending June 24 - 27, 2026
• Rare Tropical interaction July 1 - 5, 2026
#CAwx #AZwx #NVwx #Heatwave #Monsoon #Hurricaneseason #ElNino
Tuesday, June 16, 2026, 5:43 PM: Latest 18Z and EU1 shows possibly the next named storm in the eastern Pacific has teleconnecting moisture into Southern California, Arizona, and southern Nevada around July 1 - 4, 2026. This is the first official run of this potential system.
More details will come to play in the next week or so to see if this continues to trend with the favorability of an increase in eastern Pacific hurricane activity due to El Niño, intensifying something to keep an eye on as atmospheric trends kick into gear. #Hurricaneseason #CAwx #ElNiño
Mexico is not likely to play any World Cup matches in the Bay Area, but Mexico fans have been out in full force at Levi’s Stadium.
Ahead of Tuesday's Austria-Jordan match, Salinas-based Banda Oro Verde brings the party to the parking lot, uniting Austrians and Jordanians before the 9 p.m. kickoff.