The forecast remains somewhat unsettled through the start of the weekend. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are possible Friday afternoon and evening, though there will be plenty of dry time in between. A stray shower or storm cannot be ruled out Saturday, but coverage should be much lower than Friday.

Sunshine takes over for the second half of the weekend and the start of next week. Temperatures will climb steadily, with a significant warm-up arriving by Tuesday and Wednesday as highs surge into the 90s under mostly sunny skies.

Friday: Increasing clouds with scattered afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid to upper 80s.

Saturday: Partly sunny with a very slight chance of an afternoon shower or thunderstorm. Highs in the low to mid-80s.

Sunday: Sunny and pleasant. Highs in the low to mid-80s.

Monday: Sunny and warm. Highs in the mid-80s.

Tuesday: Sunny and hot. Highs in the low 90s.

Wednesday: Mostly sunny and very hot. Highs in the low to mid-90s.

Thursday: Mostly sunny and hot. Highs in the low 90s.