Higher humidity, much needed rain

A noticeable rise in humidity Wednesday will lessen the fire risk and increase the chance of showers and thunderstorms. High temperatures may technically be cooler Wednesday but feel warmer with more mugginess. Much needed rain is likely Wednesday night through Friday morning. Temperatures and humidity drop to milder levels for the weekend as skies clear.

Tonight: Partly cloudy, low of 62.

Wednesday: Increasing chance of showers and thunderstorms, high 80.

Thursday: Rain and thunderstorms likely, highs in the mid-70s.

Friday: Showers likely through noon, high of 70.