Thursday starts sunny and calm, with temperatures in the mid-60s and a little extra moisture in the air. It already feels like the upper 60s early this morning, so the day gets going on a comfortable note.
By afternoon, a mix of sun and passing clouds will take over as temperatures climb to a high near 85. The sky may look a bit hazy at times because of wildfire smoke, but the day stays dry with just a 1% chance of rain. Winds will stay light from the east-southeast around 7 mph, with gusts up to 13 mph. It may feel more like 92 during the warmest part of the day, so the heat will be a little more noticeable than the thermometer suggests.
During the evening, clouds will hang around in spots, but conditions stay quiet and pleasant. Temperatures ease back through the 70s with a light southeast breeze.
Overnight, expect partly cloudy skies and a low around 68. Rain chances remain low at 8%, and the night should stay calm and mild.
The allergy index is low today. Main allergens include mold, ragweed, grass and tree pollen, all in the low range.
Friday brings a different setup, with a high near 80 and a low around 69. Expect mostly cloudy skies with showers and thunderstorms developing later in the day and into the evening.
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