Tracking gradually warming temperatures before rain returns late week

TONIGHT: Mostly clear and comfortable with lows in the upper 50s.

TOMORROW: Sunny with light winds and highs in the lower 80s.

EXTENDED: As upper high pressure builds in over the next few days, we can expect sunshine and nearly calm winds as temperatures begin to gradually warm back up into the lower 80s. By Wednesday into Thursday, we'll be on the edge of the upper ridge, allowing winds to pick up from the south/southwest. This will drive temperatures into the mid-80s and bring a few more clouds. A stronger upper level wave will push in our direction from Friday into the weekend, bringing rain and storm chances our way, however, dry time is expected in between if you have outdoor plans. There could be a few stronger storms over those days as instability increases over the region, but wind shear will be lacking for organized episodes of severe weather. The moisture content in storms will be higher than normal, making development efficient at producing heavier rain. Rain chances lower toward early next week before storms could return late next week.