Thursday starts mostly cloudy and mild, with temperatures in the mid-60s early and a light breeze. Skies should gradually break through the morning, setting up a brighter stretch by late morning as the day gets moving.
By afternoon, expect partly sunny skies and a warm climb to around 85 degrees. A south wind near 9 mph will keep the air moving, with gusts close to 20 mph at times. Rain is not expected during the day, and the forecast stays quiet for outdoor plans. It may feel closer to 89 during peak heating, so the warmest part of the day could feel a little hotter than the thermometer shows.
Thursday evening stays partly cloudy and comfortable, with a light south breeze hanging around after sunset. Conditions remain dry, and the sky should hold onto a mix of clouds through the late evening without much change.
Overnight, temperatures ease back to around 68 under partly cloudy skies. Winds stay light, and there is only a small chance of a passing shower, around 15 percent, before daybreak.
The allergy index is led by tree pollen, which is high today. Grass, mold and ragweed are low.
Friday looks warmer, with a high near 88 and a low around 69. Expect a mix of sun and clouds, with a chance of an afternoon thunderstorm before a more humid night settles in.
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