A pleasant stretch of weather continues Wednesday with plenty of sunshine and temperatures climbing into the low 70s. Clouds increase Thursday, with a few showers possible during the day before steadier rain develops Thursday night.

Friday is the main weather story, as periods of rain and possible thunderstorms move through the region. Some areas could see a healthy amount of rain, so expect wet conditions and potential ponding on roads. The rain gradually tapers off Friday night into Saturday, with drier weather returning for the weekend.

Cooler conditions settle in behind the system. Highs drop back into the 60s Saturday, then hover in the low 60s Sunday into early next week. Despite the cooler temperatures, sunshine is expected to return for much of the weekend and continue into Monday and Tuesday.

Wednesday: Sunny and pleasant, with highs in the low 70s.

Thursday: Mostly cloudy, with a chance of showers mainly in the morning. Highs in the upper 60s to around 70.

Friday: Periods of rain with a chance of thunderstorms, especially during the afternoon. Heavy rainfall is possible, with highs in the mid-to-upper 60s.

Saturday: A lingering shower is possible early, followed by some sunshine. Highs in the mid-60s.

Sunday: Mostly sunny but cooler, with highs in the upper 50s to low 60s.

Monday: Mostly sunny and cool. Highs around 60.

Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine with temperatures in the low 60s.