Chilly tonight, warming trend to follow

Key weather highlights for this evening and the days ahead:

  • Cooler than average temps short term
  • Warming trend late week, into weekend

Less windy into this evening as temperatures fall back into the 50s, StormCenter 7 Meteorologist Rich Wirdzek said Tuesday afternoon.

  • Chance of rain late week and weekend

Skies will clear tonight and it will be a bit chilly for this time of the year. Lows for temperatures in the mid-40s.

Wednesday: Mostly sunny skies and still a bit cool, but a nice afternoon otherwise. Highs in the mid-60s, below the average of the low 70s.

Thursday: Sun and some afternoon clouds. Warmer, with highs in the low 70s.

Friday: The warming trend will continue as more moisture arrives from the south. A few showers and thunderstorms will be possible in the afternoon. Highs in the mid-70s.

Saturday: Sun and clouds with the chance of an afternoon or early evening shower or thunderstorm. Highs in the upper 70s.

Sunday: A warm day with a few more showers or thunderstorms possible. Highs near 80.