Warmer temperatures to arrive Thursday

Warmer temperatures are expected Thursday. (National Weather Service graphic)

Warmer temperatures are in store for the area from the middle to latter half of the week, according to the National Weather Service.

Expect fire weather conditions to return to the area Thursday as southwest winds around 15 to 25 mph will combine with relative humidity values in the 25 to 35 percent range, the weather service said. Outdoor burning is discouraged on Thursday.

Today, it will be sunny with a high near 52, according to the weather service. A light and variable wind will become north northwest 5 to 7 mph in the morning.

Tonight, the low will be around 36 with clear skies and a south southwest wind of 5 to 11 mph, the weather service said.

Thursday, temperatures top out near 69, the weather service said, with sunny skies. A southwest wind of 10 to 14 mph may gust as high as 20 mph.

Thursday night, expect a low of 42 with clear skies and a southwest wind of 10 to 14 mph, gusting as high as 20 mph, according to the weather service.

Friday forecast is sunny with a high near 70, the weather service said, and a south southwest wind of 8 to 13 mph.

Friday night, the low will be around 45 with mostly clear skies, according to the weather service.

Saturday, it will be sunny with a high near 68, the weather service said. Saturday night, the low will be around 47.

Sunday, the high will be near 71 with mostly sunny skies, the weather service said. Sunday night, there is a 30 percent chance of showers before midnight, with a low of 53.

Monday, Washington’s birthday, there will be a 40 percent chance of rain with a high near 68, the weather service said.

The fire danger will be high on Thursday. (National Weather Service graphic)

Expected highs on Friday. (National Weather Service graphic)