Pleasant with more sunshine for Sunday
Sunny and pleasant Friday
Warmer weekend
Breezy, warm, and dry next week
A quiet start this morning as temperatures start off in the lower 50s and even upper 40s for some. Winds are light if not calm with clear skies across the area.
Dry weather returns for Friday, with afternoon highs reaching the upper 70s. Lots of sunshine is in store today as winds try and pick up for the northeast at 10-15 mph. The weekend is shaping up to be dry and pleasant once again, another great one ahead! Highs will climb into the upper 70s to lower 80s, with plenty of sunshine, making it a bit warmer than last weekend.
That warmth and sunshine looks to stick around through much of next week along with dry conditions. Southerly winds will pick up just a bit, giving it a true spring feel.
KSNT Storm Track Meteorologist Gabriella Gomez
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