The upper low that brought significant thunderstorm activity to NorCal and OR is lifting NE, bringing sct. tstms to the interior west. Most of these storms will be gone by tomorrow, leaving behind only isolated terrain-driven PM storms over the Rockies, and some sct. activity in S. AZ. A weak and brief monsoonal surge will bring increased chances for thunderstorms in S. CA and AZ by the weekend, but drier weather will return rather quickly with the approach of a trough from the E. Pac. All in all, a pretty boring period for much of the country for the next 5-7 days.

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