Tracking rain leaving quickly today, warmer weekend ahead

THIS AFTERNOON: Rain totals southeast of Jefferson City are approaching between 1-3" as rain pulls out early in the afternoon. Those to the northwest are drier but expect gusty winds areawide through sundown up to 25 mph.

TONIGHT: Skies mostly clear out overnight but we'll still see clouds most of Saturday. Lows dive to the lower 30s.

EXTENDED: A mild weekend is in store with temperatures climbing to near 60 with sunshine Saturday. We warm significantly by Sunday, with 60s forecast under more sun. The day of choice is Monday, with temperatures in the upper 60s, if not 70s! While the week starts easy and warm, the middle to late parts of the week could get wet with temperatures falling to the 40s and 50s.