The sunny stretch lasts through midweek along with mild temperatures for mid-October, five to ten degrees above normal. The focus will be on Friday and a fall storm that will bring wind, rain and much cooler weather for the weekend. The gloominess will likely last through Saturday though most of the rain should clear before noon.

Tonight: Clear. Low of 40.

Tuesday: Sunshine. High of 70.

Wednesday: Sunshine. High of 72.

Thursday: Partly cloudy. High of 74.

Friday: Rainy and windy. High of 72.