For the start of the week, we'll experience continued summer-like warmth. By mid-week, occasional showers enter the picture -- lasting until at least Friday. The showers will be accompanied by cooler afternoon temperatures before the possibility of a modest rebound over the weekend.
Today
Mostly sunny, very warm. The warm weather we enjoyed over the weekend will last another day. After a crisp start, high temperatures will reach the low 80s with abundant sunshine. Overnight, expect mostly clear skies with lows 55-60 (suburbs-city)
The Upcoming Week at a GlanceWarmest Day:Today, High 82.
Coldest Day: Friday, High 65.
Rain Chances: Tuesday night through Friday.
Dry Days: Today, Tuesday and the weekend.
The Week's Wild Cards: How much rain will between Tuesday night and Friday? How persistent will the rain be and will the sun pop out intermittently? Will the weather clear for the weekend?
Climatological Average High/Low: 69-71/48-50
Pictured: Beautiful sunshine this weekend near Mt. Pleasant. By CapitalWeather.com photographer Ian Livingston.
Tuesday
Partly sunny and warm, showers late? We'll have one more warm afternoon, although mid and high level clouds will definitely be on the increase. High temperatures will be near 80. Overnight, there's a slight chance of showers as a weak cold front approaches. Low temperatures will be in the low to mid 50s.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, chance of showers. The cold front will stall out over the area -- and the weather will be unsettled as a result. A wave of low pressure will travel along the front, increasing the threat of showers in the afternoon. High temperatures will likely be in the upper 60s to around 70. Overnight, shower activity will likely decrease late as the wave moves off to the east, with lows in the low to mid 50s.
Thursday
Late day and overnight showers? The stalled front will probably be just to our south, but by late in the day, another wave of low pressure should move towards the area. Prior to this though, it may be dry with even a bit of sunshine before the rain threat increases towards evening. High temperatures will likely be in the mid to upper 60s. Overnight, scattered rain showers are possible with lows in the mid 50s.
Friday
Morning rain, then remaining cloudy. As low pressure passes by to the south, some rain may linger through the morning hours. The rain should diminish during the afternoon, although it is likely to remain mostly cloudy. High temperatures will probably be in the mid to upper 60s. Overnight, slow clearing is possible, with lows 47-52 (suburbs-city)
The Weekend
Partial sunshine, seasonable temperatures. Assuming the frontal system and any associated waves of low pressure move offshore by Saturday morning, the weekend has the potential to be pleasant. On Saturday, a bit of sunshine may emerge from the clouds, with high temperatures in the upper 60s. Sunday has the best potential, with more abundant sunshine, and temperatures surpassing 70.