Forecast Last Updated at Sunday, December 16, 2018 at 6:56PM

Becoming Pleasant

Departing low pressure leaves us with only a few clouds overnight. High pressure is quickly on its heels leading to a continuation of sunny days and seasonally comfortable temperatures through midweek. There's no reason to belabor a nice forecast, but if you want to make a mental note rain returns Thursday.

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Sunday Hi: 59 Lo: 35 Scattered clouds; Light NW wind

Monday Hi: 58 Lo: 30 Mostly sunny; Rather nice for mid-December; NW wind 5-10 mph

Tuesday Hi: 53 Lo: 30 Bright sunshine; Seasonably pleasant; Light wind

Wednesday Hi: 53 Lo: 38 Lots of sunshine; Slightly above-normal temperatures

Thursday Hi: 50 Lo: 40 Mostly cloudy; Rain developing

Further Out

Friday - Mostly cloudy; Lingering light rain; High near 50 degrees; Low in the lower 30s
Saturday - Mostly sunny; Nicest Saturday in a while; High in the upper 40s; Low near 30 degrees

Forecast Discussion

Low pressure has exited the region and we're left with improving weather overnight.

High pressure takes the helm Monday through Wednesday. Expect ample sunshine, slightly above seasonal temperatures, and no surprises. I feel like it's been weeks since we could say that.

The next wet weather maker comes out of the northern Gulf Thursday and slowly works through the TN and Ohio Valleys Friday. Rain develops Thursday morning and intervals of rain continue into Friday. Otherwise, it's back to sunny and dry Saturday.

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