Today’s high near 68, with rain to follow Friday through Wednesday

The area could be looking at 2 to 3 inches of rain from Friday through Monday. (National Weather Service graphic)

It will be the last day of mild and sunny weather before several days of rain in the forecast.

Temperatures today will rise to a high of 68, with sunny skies, according to the National Weather Service forecast.

Rain is in the forecast for every day from Friday through Wednesday.

Many areas will see the potential of 2 to 3 inches of rain through Monday, the weather service said.

With several rounds of rain, river and flash flooding may be possible, according to the weather service. Severe weather is not anticipated at this time.

Today, it will be sunny with a high near 68 and a south southeast wind around 6 mph, the weather service said.

Tonight, there will be increasing clouds, with a low of 49 and a southeast wind of 6 mph, according to the weather service.

Friday, there is a 40 percent chance of showers, with a high near 67 and a south wind of 6 to 11 mph, gusting as high as 22 mph. New precipitation is less than a tenth of an inch of rain.

Friday night, there is a 50 percent chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1 a.m., according to the weather service. The low will be around 56 with a south wind of 6 to 8 mph. Less than a tenth of an inch of rain is possible.

Saturday, there is an 80 percent chance of showers and possibly a thunderstorm, the weather service said. The high will be near 67 with a south wind of 6 to 8 mph. New rainfall amounts are between a quarter and half-inch.

Saturday night, there is an 80 percent chance of showers and possibly a thunderstorm, according to the weather service. The low will be around 59. Between a quarter and half-inch of rain is possible.

Sunday, there is a 70 percent chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1 p.m., the weather service said. The high will be near 75.

Sunday night, there is a 70 percent chance of showers and possibly a thunderstorm. The low will be around 64.

Monday, there is a 60 percent chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1 p.m., the weather service said. The high will be near 75.

Monday night, there is a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a low of 61, according to the weather service.

Tuesday, there is a 50 percent chance of showers, with a high near 77, the weather service said.

Tuesday night, there is a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a low of 61, according to the weather service.

Wednesday, there is a 60 percent chance of showers and possibly a thunderstorm, with a high near 76, the weather service said.

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