Sunshine continues Tuesday as temperatures soar towards 80. Breezy and dry conditions not only help temperatures warm quickly, they keep the fire risk elevated until much need rain arrives Wednesday night. Showers and possibly thunderstorms are likely late Wednesday and rain stays in the forecast through Friday morning. The coming weekend looks fair and seasonable.

Tonight: Clear, low of 52.

Tuesday: Warm and breezy, high 80.

Wednesday: Increasing chance of showers and thunderstorms, high 78.

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