Beautiful early fall weather, gradual warmup

A storm system developing along the Mid-Atlantic Coast will remain far east enough to have no real impact on our weather, except for some patchy clouds that will dissipate this evening.

An expansive area of high pressure will take control and provide sunshine to start the week, with temperatures in the low to mid-70s.

The weather next week will be pleasant early next week, with plenty of sunshine and a gradual warmup, as temperatures rebound well into the 70s, nearly 10 degrees above normal. A cold front will cross the state early Wednesday, bringing seasonably cool weather, with a slight cooldown beginning on Wednesday beneath an area of high pressure building across the region from the north.

A chance for showers will arrive next weekend.

Forecast

• Sunday: Partly cloudy. High 71 
• Tonight: Partly cloudy. Low 50
• Monday: Mostly sunny. High 74
• Tuesday: Mostly sunny. High 76 (49)
• Wednesday: Partly cloudy, cooler. High 67 (51)
• Thursday: Mostly sunny. High 64 (47)
• Friday: Partly cloudy. High 67  (41)
• Saturday: Showers p.m. High 73 (52)