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WEATHER – Patchy fog. Mostly cloudy skies. Slight chance of a rain shower. High 49F.

Forecast Summary

Meteorologist Ray Stagich
Tuesday, March 28th, 2017
WLS-AM

High yesterday: 52

THE CHICAGO-OHARE CLIMATE NORMALS FOR TODAY
NORMAL RECORD YEAR
MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE (F) 52 79 1986
MINIMUM TEMPERATURE (F) 33 9 1887

SUNRISE AND SUNSET
MARCH 28 2017………SUNRISE 641 AM CDT SUNSET 713 PM CDT
MARCH 29 2017………SUNRISE 639 AM CDT SUNSET 714 PM CDT

Areas of dense fog and isolated showers are possible overnight…….

Today | Patchy fog…Mostly cloudy skies. Slight chance of a rain shower. High 49F. Winds NNE at 10 to 15 mph.

Tonight | Partly cloudy skies. Low around 35F. Winds NNE at 10 to 15 mph.

Tomorrow | More clouds than sun. High 49F. Winds NE at 10 to 20 mph.

Tomorrow night | Showers early, becoming a steady rain late. Low 38F. Winds ENE at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 80%.

Thursday | Mainly cloudy and rainy. Highs in the mid-40s and lows in the upper 30s.

Friday | Showers ending by midday. Highs in the mid-40s and lows in the mid-30s.

Saturday | A few clouds. Highs in the mid-50s and lows in the upper 30s.

Sunday | Chance of afternoon showers. Highs in the low 50s and lows in the low 40s.

Monday | Afternoon showers. Highs in the mid-50s and lows in the mid-40s.

WEATHER – Fog this morning with scattered showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy skies this afternoon. High near 50F.

Forecast Summary

Meteorologist Ray Stagich
WLS-AM
Tuesday, February 7, 2017

Close to record warmth on Monday. Mild, early Spring-like warmth into Tuesday. Some dense fog will be around with all the added warmth. A quick dive back into winter cold WED-THU. Another warm up for the end of the work week…..Some storms possible towards sunrise. Snow showers or some flurries later in the week as the cold returns…..

Monday at O’Hare:
High: 55
Low: 21

THE CHICAGO-OHARE CLIMATE NORMALS FOR TODAY
NORMAL RECORD YEAR
MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE (F) 33 59 1925
MINIMUM TEMPERATURE (F) 18 -10 1875

SUNRISE AND SUNSET
FEBRUARY 7 2017……SUNRISE 657 AM CST SUNSET 515 PM CST
FEBRUARY 8 2017……SUNRISE 656 AM CST SUNSET 516 PM CST

**Dense Fog Advisory until Noon CST on Tuesday**

Today | FOG this morning with scattered showers and Thunderstorms. Cloudy skies this afternoon. High near 50F. S winds shifting to W at 15 to 25 mph. Chance of rain 90%.

Tonight | Cloudy. Gusty winds this evening. Low near 25F. Winds NW at 20 to 30 mph.

Tomorrow | Cloudy skies early, then partly cloudy in the afternoon. A few flurries or snow showers possible. High around 30F. Winds NNW at 10 to 15 mph.

Tomorrow night | Partly cloudy skies. Low 12F. Winds NW at 15 to 25 mph.

Thursday | Abundant sunshine. Highs in the mid-20s and lows in the mid teens.

Friday | Times of sun and clouds. Highs in the mid-40s and lows in the mid-30s.

Saturday | Afternoon showers. Highs in the upper 40s and lows in the upper 30s.

Sunday | Showers ending by midday. Highs in the low 40s and lows in the upper 20s.

Monday | Sunshine. Highs in the low 40s and lows in the upper 20s.

WEATHER – Areas of dense morning fog. Some drizzle possible. Cloudy. High 42F.

Forecast Summary

Meteorologist Jeff Eno
WLS-AM
Monday, Januaray 23, 2017

DENSE FOG EARLY WITH ADVISORIES FOR INDIANA COUNTIES…WARM THRU MIDWEEK

National Weather Service Alert:

HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHICAGO/ROMEOVILLE IL
348 AM CST MON JAN 23 2017

ILZ003>006-008-010>014-019>023-032-033-039-INZ001-002-010-011-019-
241000-WINNEBAGO-BOONE-MCHENRY-LAKE ILLINOIS-OGLE-LEE-DE KALB-KANE-
DUPAGE-COOK-LA SALLE-KENDALL-GRUNDY-WILL-KANKAKEE-LIVINGSTON-
IROQUOIS-FORD-LAKE INDIANA-PORTER-NEWTON-JASPER-BENTON-
348 AM CST MON JAN 23 2017 /448 AM EST MON JAN 23 2017/

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR NORTH CENTRAL ILLINOIS…
NORTHEAST ILLINOIS AND NORTHWEST INDIANA.

.DAY ONE…TODAY AND TONIGHT.

WEATHER HAZARDS EXPECTED:
ELEVATED FOG RISK.

DISCUSSION:
AREAS OF DENSE FOG ARE EXPECTED TO PERSIST ACROSS PORTIONS OF
NORTHWEST INDIANA, ESPECIALLY IN PORTER COUNTY.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN…TUESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY.
NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT…
SPOTTER ACTIVATION WILL NOT BE NECESSARY THROUGH TONIGHT.

Today | Areas of dense morning fog. Some drizzle possible. Cloudy. High 42

Tonight | Overcast. Low 33

Tuesday | Overcast. High 42…maybe a stray afternoon shower…rain likely Tuesday night

Wednesday | Showers possible…windy. Snow may mix in later in the day. High 41

Thursday | Cloudy. High low to mid 30s

Friday | Cloudy. High 30

WEATHER – Cloudy early, then off and on rain showers for the afternoon. Areas of dense fog. High in the Upper 30s.

Forecast Summary

Meteorologist Ray Stagich
WLS-AM Forecast
Tuesday, January 17, 2017

A gradual warm-up begins today with highs possibly reaching around 50 by the weekend.

DENSE FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CST THIS MORNING

Today | Cloudy early, then off and on rain showers for the afternoon. Areas of dense fog. Temps nearly steady in the mid to upper 30s. Winds W at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%.

Tonight | Cloudy with occasional drizzle…mainly this evening. Low 32F. Winds W at 5 to 10 mph.

Tomorrow | Cloudy skies early will become partly cloudy later in the day. High 42F. Winds WSW at 10 to 15 mph.

Tomorrow night | Clear skies. Low 29F. Winds SW at 5 to 10 mph.

Thursday | Plenty of sun. Highs in the mid-40s and lows in the mid-30s.

Friday | Light rain in the morning. Highs in the mid-40s and lows in the upper 30s.

Saturday | Mostly cloudy. Highs in the low 50s and lows in the low 40s.

Sunday | Rain developing during the afternoon. Highs in the low 50s and lows in the upper 30s.

Monday | Cloudy with rain. Highs in the low 40s and lows in the mid-30s.

WEATHER – Patchy Fog in the Morning, Cloudy Skies in the Afternoon. High 36F.

Forecast Summary

Meteorologist Ray Stagich
WLS-AM Forecast
Tuesday, December 6, 2016

RAY’S NOTE: WE NOW WE BRACE FOR THE BIG CHILL LATER THIS WEEK. Easily the coldest air this fall. Wind chills in the morning THURS-FRI likely single digits.

SUNRISE AND SUNSET
DECEMBER 6 2016 – SUNRISE 705 AM CST SUNSET 420 PM CST
DECEMBER 7 2016 – SUNRISE 706 AM CST SUNSET 420 PM CST

Today | Patchy fog…(Spotty slick spots) otherwise….Mostly cloudy skies this morning will become partly cloudy this afternoon. High 36F. Winds W at 10 to 20 mph.

Tonight | A few passing clouds. Low 22F. Winds W at 10 to 20 mph.

Tomorrow | Cloudy. High around 30F. Winds WSW at 10 to 15 mph.

Tomorrow night | Evening clouds will give way to clearing. Low 16F. Winds W at 10 to 20 mph.

Thursday | More clouds than sun. Highs in the mid 20s and lows in the mid teens.

WEATHER – Partly cloudy to mostly cloudy this morning, then becoming cloudy during the afternoon. Temps nearly steady in the mid-30s.

Forecast Summary

Meteorologist Ray Stagich
WLS-AM Forecast
Monday, December 5, 2016

BE CAREFUL ON THE ROADWAYS THROUGH MONDAY MORNING AS AREAS OF FOG AND FREEZING FOG WILL BE AN ISSUE…..Record snow for Ohare yesterday at 6.4″…..now the cold is coming…..

High yesterday: 33
Snow: 6.4″

THE CHICAGO-OHARE CLIMATE NORMALS FOR TODAY
NORMAL RECORD YEAR
MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE (F) 38 68 2001
MINIMUM TEMPERATURE (F) 24 4 2005

SUNRISE AND SUNSET
DECEMBER 5 2016……SUNRISE 704 AM CST SUNSET 420 PM CST
DECEMBER 6 2016……SUNRISE 705 AM CST SUNSET 420 PM CST

Today | Partly cloudy to mostly cloudy this morning, then becoming cloudy during the afternoon. Temps nearly steady in the mid-30s. Winds SSW at 10 to 15 mph.

Tonight | Partly cloudy early with increasing clouds overnight. Low 27F. Winds SSE at 5 to 10 mph.

Tomorrow | Sunshine and clouds mixed. High 39F. Winds WSW at 10 to 15 mph.

Tomorrow night | Partly cloudy. Low 21F. Winds W at 10 to 15 mph.

Wednesday | Cloudy. Highs in the upper 20s and lows in the mid teens.

Thursday | Partly cloudy. Highs in the low 20s and lows in the mid teens.

Friday | Times of sun and clouds. Highs in the mid 20s and lows in the low teens.

Saturday | Snow showers at times. Highs in the upper 20s and lows in the mid 20s.

WEATHER – Areas of Fog, but otherwise Sunny. High 59F.

Forecast Summary

Meteorologist Ray Stagich
WLS-AM Forecast
Wednesday, November 16, 2016

Fog formation will take place overnight with the unusually warm conditions in place. Mild to warm the rest of the work week(near record warmth in some places). Chilly winds of November and much colder conditions showing up for the weekend. Heavy jackets needed by this weekend……Coldest air so far this fall..with lows likely getting into the 20s…..


SUNRISE AND SUNSET
NOVEMBER 16 2016 – SUNRISE 643 AM CST SUNSET 429 PM CST
NOVEMBER 17 2016 – SUNRISE 644 AM CST SUNSET 428 PM CST

Today | Areas of Fog…otherwise Sunny. High 59F. Winds NE at 5 to 10 mph.

Tonight | Generally clear skies. Low 47F. Winds SSE at 10 to 15 mph.

Tomorrow | Partly cloudy. High around 70F. Winds S at 15 to 25 mph. Winds could occasionally gust over 40 mph.

Tomorrow night | A few clouds. Low 58F. Winds S at 15 to 25 mph. Winds could occasionally gust over 40 mph.

Friday | Windy, afternoon showers developing. Highs in the mid-60s and lows in the mid-30s.

Saturday | Partly cloudy and windy. Highs in the low 40s and lows in the upper 20s.

Sunday | Sunny. Highs in the upper 30s and lows in the upper 20s.

Monday | Partly cloudy. Highs in the low 40s and lows in the low 30s.

WEATHER – Areas of dense morning fog. Partly cloudy. High near 65F.

Forecast Summary

Meteorologist Ray Stagich
WLS-AM
Thursday, Nov. 3, 2016

Fog this morning….still mild today…..cooler air tonight and tomorrow…..then back into the 60s for the weekend….no real cold air in sight.

SUNRISE AND SUNSET
NOVEMBER 3 2016 – SUNRISE 727 AM CDT SUNSET 543 PM CDT
NOVEMBER 4 2016 – SUNRISE 729 AM CDT SUNSET 541 PM CDT

Today | Areas of dense morning fog. Partly cloudy. High near 65F. Winds NNW at 10 to 15 mph.

Tonight | Mainly clear. Low 44F. Winds NNE at 5 to 10 mph.

Tomorrow | Mostly sunny. High near 60F. Winds NW at 5 to 10 mph.

Tomorrow night | Clear. Low 46F. Winds SW at 5 to 10 mph.

Saturday | Mainly sunny. Highs in the mid-60s and lows in the mid-40s.

Sunday | Mainly sunny. Highs in the mid-60s and lows in the mid-40s.

Monday | Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid-60s and lows in the upper 40s.

Tuesday | Mix of sun and clouds. Highs in the low 60s and lows in the upper 40s.

WEATHER – Areas of patchy fog early. Mostly cloudy skies. High 74F.

Forecast Summary

Meteorologist Ray Stagich
WLS-AM Forecast
Tuesday, October 4th, 2016

SOUTH WINDS BUILDING IN FOR THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS WARMING US BACK TO NEAR 80 BY LATE WEEK…….


SUNRISE AND SUNSET
OCTOBER 4 2016…….SUNRISE 652 AM CDT SUNSET 627 PM CDT
OCTOBER 5 2016…….SUNRISE 653 AM CDT SUNSET 626 PM CDT

Today | Areas of patchy fog early. Mostly cloudy skies. High 74F. Winds SE at 10 to 15 mph.

Tonight | Clear to partly cloudy. Low 63F. Winds SE at 10 to 15 mph.

Tomorrow | Cloudy skies early will become partly cloudy later in the day. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. High 77F. Winds SSW at 10 to 20 mph.

Tomorrow night | Mostly clear during the evening followed by cloudy skies overnight. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. Low 64F. Winds SSE at 5 to 10 mph.

Thursday | A few thunderstorms possible. Highs in the low 80s and lows in the upper 60s.

Friday | Clouds giving way to sun . Highs in the upper 60s and lows in the upper 40s.

Saturday | Plenty of sun. Highs in the mid 60s and lows in the mid 40s.

Sunday | A few clouds. Highs in the low 60s and lows in the upper 40s.

Monday | Showers possible in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 60s and lows in the low 50s.

WEATHER – Areas of patchy fog early. Sun and clouds mixed. High 69F.

Forecast Summary

Meteorologist Ray Stagich
WLS-AM Forecast
Monday, October 3, 2016

THE UPPER LEVEL LOW RESPONSIBLE FOR THE RECENT WET WEATHER WILL DEPART THE REGION ALLOWING DRIER CONDITIONS TO ARRIVE MONDAY. MILDER WEATHER ALSO COMING IN THROUGH MOST OF THE WEEK…NEXT COOL DOWN….FRIDAY and INTO THE COMING WEEKEND.

SUNRISE AND SUNSET
OCTOBER 3 2016 – SUNRISE 651 AM CDT SUNSET 629 PM CDT
OCTOBER 4 2016 – SUNRISE 652 AM CDT SUNSET 627 PM CDT

Today | Areas of patchy fog early. Sun and clouds mixed. High 69F. Winds NNE at 5 to 10 mph.

Tonight | Partly cloudy skies. Low 56F. Winds light and variable.

Tomorrow | Some sun in the morning with increasing clouds during the afternoon. High 74F. Winds SE at 10 to 15 mph.

Tomorrow night | A few clouds from time to time. Low 63F. Winds SE at 5 to 10 mph.

Wednesday | Times of sun and clouds. Highs in the mid 70s and lows in the low 60s.

Thursday | Partly cloudy, chance of a thunderstorm. Highs in the upper 70s and lows in the mid 60s.

Friday | Chance of afternoon showers. Highs in the mid 60s and lows in the upper 40s.

Saturday | Mix of sun and clouds. Highs in the upper 50s and lows in the upper 40s.

Sunday | Mix of sun and clouds. Highs in the low 60s and lows in the upper 40s.

WEATHER – Mostly cloudy skies with DENSE morning fog. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. High 72F.

Forecast Summary

Meteorologist Ray Stagich
WLS-AM Forecast
Wednesday, May 11th, 2016

An active weather pattern will bring periods of showers and storms through Thursday with the best chances for precipitation overnight into early Wednesday morning.

LAKE IL-KANE-DUPAGE-COOK-LA SALLE-KENDALL-GRUNDY-WILL-KANKAKEE-LIVINGSTON-IROQUOIS-FORD-LAKE IN-PORTER-NEWTON-JASPER-BENTON-INCLUDING THE CITIES OF…WAUKEGAN…AURORA…ELGIN…WHEATON…CHICAGO…OTTAWA…OSWEGO…MORRIS…JOLIET…KANKAKEE…PONTIAC…WATSEKA…PAXTON…GARY…VALPARAISO…MOROCCO…RENSSELAER…FOWLER
417 AM CDT WED MAY 11 2016 /517 AM EDT WED MAY 11 2016/

…DENSE FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT /11 AM EDT/ THIS MORNING…

* VISIBILITY…ONE QUARTER MILE OR LESS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

A DENSE FOG ADVISORY MEANS VISIBILITIES WILL FREQUENTLY BE REDUCED TO LESS THAN ONE QUARTER MILE. IF DRIVING…SLOW DOWN…USE YOUR HEADLIGHTS…AND LEAVE PLENTY OF DISTANCE AHEAD OF YOU.

SUNRISE AND SUNSET
MAY 11 2016 – SUNRISE 535 AM CDT SUNSET 802 PM CDT
MAY 12 2016 – SUNRISE 534 AM CDT SUNSET 803 PM CDT

Today | Mostly cloudy skies with DENSE morning fog. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. High 72F. Winds ENE at 5 to 10 mph.

Tonight | Rain showers early with scattered thunderstorms arriving overnight. Low 57F. Winds SE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60%.

Tomorrow | A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible early. Partly cloudy. Gusty winds in the afternoon. High 72F. Winds W at 20 to 30 mph.

Tomorrow night | Partly cloudy skies. Low 51F. Winds WNW at 10 to 20 mph.

Friday | Afternoon rain developing. Highs in the mid 60s and lows in the low 40s.

Saturday | Considerable cloudiness. Highs in the low 50s and lows in the low 40s.

Sunday | Times of sun and clouds. Highs in the upper 50s and lows in the low 40s.

Monday | Plenty of sun. Highs in the low 60s and lows in the upper 40s.

Tuesday | Showers ending by midday. Highs in the low 60s and lows in the mid 40s.

WEATHER – A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible through the day. High 51F.

Forecast Summary

Meteorologist Ray Stagich
WLS-AM Forecast
Wednesday, May 4th, 2016

Some rain next hour or so. Ending NW-SE, then Chilly Northerly lake breezes Wednesday. A big warm up later this week.

SUNRISE AND SUNSET
MAY 4 2016 – SUNRISE 543 AM CDT SUNSET 754 PM CDT
MAY 5 2016 – SUNRISE 542 AM CDT SUNSET 755 PM CDT

Today | Most rain now over NW Indiana….most now Cloudy. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible through the day…. High 51F. (40s lake)Winds N at 15 to 25 mph.

Tonight | Evening clouds will give way to clearing overnight. Low near 40F. Winds N at 10 to 20 mph.

Tomorrow | Partly cloudy skies. High around 60F. (cooler lake) Winds NNE at 10 to 15 mph.

Tomorrow night | A mostly clear sky. Low 43F. Winds SSW at 5 to 10 mph.

Friday | Abundant sunshine. MUCH WARMER!!! Highs in the upper 70s and lows in the upper 50s.

Saturday | Showers, maybe a rumble of thunder. Highs in the upper 60s and lows in the low 40s.

Sunday | Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s and lows in the upper 40s.

Monday | Chance of showers. Highs in the upper 60s and lows in the mid 50s.

Tuesday | Rain with a few rumbles of thunder. Highs in the low 70s and lows in the upper 50s.

WEATHER – Cloudy skies early. Breezy. High near 75F.

Forecast Summary

Meteorologist Ray Stagich
WLS-AM
Thursday, July 9th, 2015

Ray’s Note: Some clearing to take place into the afternoon on Thursday. Thunderstorms will be possible from late Friday into the weekend. Warmer temps also coming out.

High yesterday: 67!!!
Rain: .07″

SUNRISE AND SUNSET
JULY 9 2015 – SUNRISE 525 AM CDT SUNSET 829 PM CDT
JULY 10 2015 – SUNRISE 525 AM CDT SUNSET 828 PM CDT

Today | Fog/Drizzle. Cloudy skies early, followed by partial clearing. Breezy. High near 75F. Winds NNE at 5 to 10 mph.

Tonight | A few passing clouds, otherwise generally clear. Low 59F. Winds SSW at 5 to 10 mph.

Tomorrow | Partly cloudy skies. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. High 76F. Winds ENE at 5 to 10 mph.

Tomorrow night | Partly cloudy skies. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. Low 62F. Winds SSE at 5 to 10 mph.

Saturday | Afternoon thunderstorms. Highs in the low 80s and lows in the upper 60s.

Sunday | Scattered thunderstorms. Highs in the low 80s and lows in the upper 60s.

Monday | Thunderstorms developing in the afternoon. Highs in the low 80s and lows in the mid 60s.

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WEATHER – Scattered thunderstorms developing. High 70°F.

Meteorologist Ray Stagich
Monday, May 11th, 2015

Ray’s Note: Scattered thunderstorms developing SW to NE this morning. Some heavy rain and large hail and damaging winds in spots.

SUNRISE AND SUNSET
MAY 11 2015………..SUNRISE 536 AM CDT SUNSET 801 PM CDT
MAY 12 2015………..SUNRISE 535 AM CDT SUNSET 802 PM CDT

Today | Areas of dense morning fog. Variable clouds with showers and scattered thunderstorms. High around 70F. Winds SW at 15 to 25 mph. Windy at times. Chance of rain 70%.

Tonight | A few clouds. Windy Low 47F. Winds WSW at 15 to 25 mph.

Tomorrow | Windy and partly cloudy early. Mostly cloudy with diminishing winds later in the day. High 59F. Winds W at 20 to 30 mph.

Tomorrow night | Partly cloudy skies. Low 41F. Winds NNW at 10 to 20 mph.

Wednesday | Sunshine. Highs in the upper 50s and lows in the low 40s.

Thursday | Showers possible in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 60s and lows in the mid 50s
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Friday | Showers. Highs in the low 70s and lows in the low 50s.

WEATHER – Patchy dense fog this moring with a chance of a shower. High 76°.

Meteorologist Ray Stagich
WLS
Wednesday, May 6th, 2015
Warm air overrunning the colder ground will keep the fog forming in places this morning.

Warm weather the rest of the week, then a cool down for the weekend. Some rain and storms possible along the way. Chances go up by Friday.

**Dense Fog Advisory until 11 am CDT Wednesday**

SUNRISE AND SUNSET

MAY 6 2015………..SUNRISE 542 AM CDT SUNSET 756 PM CDT
MAY 7 2015………..SUNRISE 540 AM CDT SUNSET 757 PM CDT
Today | Patchy dense fog this moring with a chance of a shower or two followed by partly cloudy skies this afternoon. Slight chance of a shower or thunderstorm. High 76F. Cooler by the lake (50s). Winds E at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30%.

Tonight | Partly cloudy skies. Low 58F. Winds SE at 5 to 10 mph.

Tomorrow | Wind increasing. A few clouds from time to time. High 84F. Winds S at 20 to 30 mph.

Tomorrow night | Partly cloudy with late night showers or thunderstorms. Low near 65F. Winds SSW at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 40%.

Friday | Thunderstorms. Highs in the low 80s and lows in the low 60s.

Saturday | Cloudy, periods of rain. Highs in the low 70s and lows in the low 50s.

Sunday | Scattered thunderstorms possible. Highs in the low 70s and lows in the mid 50s.