Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Light and variable wind becoming south 8 to 13 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers. Increasing clouds, with a low around 64. South wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2 pm. Some of the storms could produce gusty winds and heavy rain. High near 76. South wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three-quarters of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce gusty winds and heavy rain. Low around 60. South wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Saturday
Showers likely, mainly before 8 am. Partly sunny, with a high near 68. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 68. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Tuesday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 77. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
The image above: Projected rainfall on Friday. This forecast is produced by the National Weather Service.
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