Sunny skies, mid-70s temperatures in today’s forecast

Above normal temperatures are expected to continue through Thursday, when rain and isolated storm chances return to the region, according to the National Weather Service forecast.

Today, expect sunny skies and a high near 76, according to the weather service. There will be a south southwest wind of 5 to 8 mph.

Tonight, temperatures drop to a low of 52, with a south wind around 6 mph, the weather service said.

Tuesday, skies will be mostly sunny, with a high near 74, according to the weather service. There will be a south wind of 6 to 11 mph.

Tuesday night, it will be mostly clear with a low of 57 and a south wind of 9 mph, the weather service said.

Wednesday, it will be mostly sunny with a high near 75, according to the weather service. A south wind will be 10 to 15 mph with gusts as high as 22 mph.

Wednesday night, it will be partly cloudy with a low of 58, the weather service said.

Thursday, there is a 60 percent chance of storms and rain, with a high near 67, according to the weather service.

Thursday night, showers are likely, with a 70 percent chance of rain and a low of 47, the weather service said.