Tracking a warm and sunny afternoon before Thursday storms

TODAY: Wednesday afternoon sees mostly sunny skies and highs into the upper 70s as winds continue out of the west gusting up to 30 mph.

TONIGHT: Overnight, you can expect more of the same. Temperatures will drop into the upper 40s under clear skies and relatively calm conditions. Any breeze will be minor and from the southeast.

EXTENDED: A big pattern change is on the way, but it won't bring much more than a temperature change. Tuesday is another 80 degree day, with abundant sunshine. On Wednesday we'll add some clouds, and be likely just as warm, as winds turn more southerly. Temperatures may even best Tuesday by a degree or two. This warm up will happen just ahead of an approaching cold front. Behind the front will be a noticeable change in airmass. Expect mid-70s on Thursday, and a high in the low 60s on Friday with a 10-15 mph sustained wind. It's going to feel like late fall to wrap up the week. Even with such a big temperature change, the atmosphere is dry as a bone, meaning we won't see any rain chances with the cold front. From there we stay dry and cooler than normal through the weekend.