The 12Z GEM is so radically different than its 00Z run. Much less crashy with the trough coming in from the west... but also cooler. So many model swings on this one.
It was cool. The lightning had a strobe like effect at times. Lots of thunder atm the front has stalled a little further north than forecasted hopefully that won't translate to more rain this evening.
Looks quite pleasant across the entire northern part of the US on the 4th per the 12Z GFS... the extreme heat is suppressed. Poor Phil... so close to the cooler air.