Friday forecast: Today’s high near 71

Starting with some fog and clouds, skies on Friday will gradually clear and the temperature will reach a high of about 71, according to the National Weather Service.

A north wind of 6 to 9 mph is in today’s forecast. The weather service says increasing temperatures are expected heading into the weekend as winds change from the north to the south.

There is a chance of cold core (or “cold air”) funnels developing this afternoon in the region due to unstable conditions and preexisting rotation through the depth of the atmosphere. These funnels very rarely form into very weak tornadoes, but can extend well over halfway to the surface.

Storm chances will return by late Sunday afternoon and evening, according to the weather service. A few of these storms could be strong.

More widespread storm chances are expected Tuesday into Wednesday, the weather service said.

Tonight, it will be mostly clear, with a low of 52, according to the weather service. A north northeast wind around 6 mph will become southeast after midnight.

Saturday, it will be sunny with a high near 77, the weather service said. A south wind of 6 to 14 mph will gust as high as 20 mph.

Saturday night, it will be mostly clear with a low of 61, according to the weather service. A south wind of 11 to 13 mph will gust as high as 18 mph.

Sunday, there will be a 30 percent chance of showers and storms after 1 p.m., according to the weather service. The high will be near 79. A south wind of 13 to 21 mph will gust as high as 29 mph.

Sunday night, there is a 60 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. The low will be around 61.

Monday, expect a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a high near 77, according to the weather service.