Skies have become cloudy early this morning and temperatures range from the upper 40s in the Clifton area to the low 40s in the normally cooler areas inland, winds are calm.
Today we will have mostly cloudy skies with temperatures a couple of degrees higher than on Sunday, there is an outside chance of some drizzle or sprinkles this afternoon and evening but most areas will remain dry.
Tonight temperatures will not drop all that much only falling to the upper 50s which is about 10 degrees above normal for this time of year, skies will continue to be mostly cloudy.
On Tuesday we should have more sunshine which will help boost temperatures to the upper 70s.
Chances of showers increase on Wednesday with continued quite mild temperatures.
A rather strong storm system now in the Southern Plains will approach the area will likely give us some heavy rain on Thursday along with possible thunderstorms, temperatures will remain mild.
After a chance of some showers Friday morning we should dry out during the day, above normal temperatures will continue.
The weekend at this point appears that it will be dry, above normal temperatures on Saturday will fall to more normal mid October readings on Sunday.
THE FORECAST:
TODAY – Mostly cloudy, high in the upper 60s.
TONIGHT – Mostly cloudy, low in the upper 50s.
TUESDAY – Partly sunny, high in the upper 70s.
WEDNESDAY – Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers, high in the upper 70s.
THURSDAY – Cloudy with showers likely, high in the low 70s.
FRIDAY – Chance of morning showers then becoming partly sunny, high in the low 70s.
SATURDAY – Mostly sunny, high near 70.
SUNDAY – Mostly sunny, high in the low-mid 60s.
MARINE FORECAST: TODAY – South-southeast wind to 9 knots, seas 2-3 feet.
OUTLOOK – Advisories may be needed from Tuesday afternoon through Friday.
Happy Columbus Day!