Mostly cloudy, warm with near-record highs; rain chances rise toward weekend

Darkhorse Press said mostly cloudy skies will persist Wednesday with warm temperatures, with highs in the 70s nearing 80 degrees later in the day and occasional sunshine peeking through the clouds.

The outlet said the next significant chance for rain will arrive as the area heads into the weekend. Readers should monitor updates concerning the system for changes in storm coverage and rainfall.

Near-record warmth at this time of year can affect outdoor plans, travel and energy use, and it may prompt local officials and residents to track forecasts more closely. Darkhorse Press is a local news organization that provides community weather updates and other coverage.

We will provide more information as it becomes available.